The Toronto Maple Leafs have a critical game against the Winnipeg Jets tonight. Such games require the league's best officials but so far they do not seem to be up to the task tonight.
Bertuzzi Robbed After Referee Makes Highly Questionable Call
Tyler Bertuzzi appeared to score late in the first period to give the Leafs a 2-1 lead over the Jets. However, the referee immediately called the goal off for goalie interference. Leafs fans, and fans of hockey in general were shocked and appalled by the call.
Tyler Bertuzzi absolutely robbed of a goal due to goalie interference.
This is a goal so stupid.
Bertuzzi's goals called back streak hits 2 games now
This is a goal so stupid.
Bertuzzi's goals called back streak hits 2 games now
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Fans Agree That Bertuzzi Goal Should Have Counted
Leafs fans obviously thought that this goal should have counted. However, making matters worse for the refs in this case is that fans of other clubs have also stated that they think the goal should have counted.
Nylander pushed in. Garbage call. I hate the Leafs as much as the next guy but that's a goal for future Bruin Tyler Bertuzzi
Opinions on the goal seem to be virtually unanimous, with many people commenting on social media that it was a bad call, regardless of their opinions of the teams involved.
I don't even like the Leafs but that absolutely should have counted
NHL officiating has been questionable for some time, but goalie interference calls seem to be becoming more and more frustrating for fans.
| POLL | ||
27 JANVIER | 448 ANSWERS Tyler Bertuzzi And The Leafs Are Robbed Of A Goal After Insane Call From Referee Do you think this goal should have counted? | ||
| Yes | 379 | 84.6 % |
| No | 69 | 15.4 % |
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