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Referees miss clear infraction on Lane Hutson as Lightning goal vs Canadiens sparks reaction

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Referees miss clear infraction on Lane Hutson as Lightning goal vs Canadiens sparks reaction



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Tensions are already high in the series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning, and a controversy has now added to it.

Canadiens fans have every reason to be furious after the Lightning’s opening goal—one that, by NHL rules, should never have counted.

On the sequence leading to Dominic James’ goal, young defenseman Lane Hutson was the victim of two blatant illegal plays that went uncalled by the referees, despite occurring directly in front of them.

Two missed penalties on Lane Hutson lead to Lightning’s opening goal

It was a massive officiating error that allowed the Lightning to score.

Before James beat the Canadiens’ goaltender, Lane Hutson first took a stick from Brayden Point directly to the face, and Point then followed it up with a clear cross-check:
“Lane Hutson takes a stick and Dominic James scores for the Lightning…”

– TVA Sports

“Unbelievable. Hutson high sticked and slashed, no call, Tampa score.

Absolutely atrocious officiating.”

– Matt Drake

Journalist Patrick Friolet also confirmed the blatant injustice experienced by defenseman Hutson.

“Missed infraction by Brayden Point for a high stick against Lane Hutson… on the same sequence the Bolts open the scoring.”

– Patrick Friolet

It’s honestly incredibly frustrating to watch.

Fortunately, the resilience of Martin St-Louis’ group showed immediately after this injustice.

Just 11 seconds later, Kirby Dach responded emphatically with a superb goal to restore the lead for the Canadiens.

Yes, the Canadiens proved that even against adversity and officiating errors, they have no intention of backing down!

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