About this episode

The episode discusses various incidents and penalties from recent NHL games, including player interactions and a goalie fight.

This week: Linesman Brad Kovachik's final NHL game Stars' Bichsel steals Karlsson's stick Sabres' Thompson penalized after his stick is deflected by Detroit's Edvinsson's follow-through Leafs' Domi goes after Ducks' Gudas Toronto's Pezzetta called for abuse of officials Panthers' Paul Maurice says "STFU" Goalie fight! Markstrom vs. Shesterkin Panthers' Gregor takes out Sens' Yakemchuk Ottawa's Tkachuk takes a slashing penalty from the bench Flyers' Marton has rookie run-in with ref Jets' Pionk goes low Chris Pronger weighs in on Player Safety --------------- Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠scoutingtherefs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports on Twitter/X, Instagram, BlueSky, and Threads. Email us your questions - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠heyref@scoutingtherefs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Questions? Comments? Just looking to vent? Call the RefLine and leave us a message at 585-484-REFS! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #RefsPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Topics covered

• NHL
• hockey penalties
• player safety
• referee interactions
• goalie fights
• stick incidents

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