After, Tyler Bertuzzi faced criticism for his reaction as Marchand skated past the Leafs' bench.
However, the referee responsible for not calling a penalty, Wes McCauley, a renowned yet controversial figure, also drew significant criticism.
Keefe Calls Out McCauley's Bad Explanation for Missed Penalty Call
As seen in this video footage, McCauley had a clear view of the incident:
Nevertheless, he refrained from making the call. Leafs' coach, Keefe, questioned him about the omission:
"I got nothing," said Keefe. "They didn't see the stick go between his legs for the can opener to make him go feet-first into the boards in the most dangerous area of the ice. He didn't see it."
McCauley and Keefe share a personal history, raising concerns about potential bias against the Maple Leafs.