NHL accused of fixing the Stanley Cup Finals between the Panthers and Oilers
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Once again, the NHL is facing accusations of rigging the Stanley Cup Finals between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers.
During the playoffs, referees are under heavy scrutiny and pressure from fans, teams, and the League. Their decisions can affect game outcomes, and there are often suspicions about their ability to remain impartial.
This year, there is significant controversy over the NHL's selection of referees for the Finals, particularly Steve Kozari and Dan O'Rourke. Kozari has a history of making questionable calls against the Oilers. For O'Rourke, statistics show a striking pattern in Panthers' games: they almost always win when he officiates.
In the last 14 games O'Rourke refereed for the Panthers, they have a 13-0-1 record, including the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Oilers are 0-4 this postseason when O'Rourke is officiating, and the Panthers are 4-0.
"The Florida Panthers have gone 13-0-1 in their last 14 games under referee Dan O'Rourke, including playoffs. The Oilers are 0-4 this postseason when O'Rourke is working; the Panthers are 4-0."
O'Rourke and Kozari aren't the sole reasons why Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid, and the Oilers have struggled against Sergei Bobrovsky and the Panthers' defense. However, the numbers are clear.
Do you think the NHL rigged the Stanley Cup Finals between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers?
Source: houseofhockey
NHL faces accusations of rigging the Oilers Vs. Panthers Finals
NHL faces accusations of rigging the Oilers Vs. Panthers Finals
| POLL | ||
JUIN 14 | 2545 ANSWERS NHL accused of fixing the Stanley Cup Finals between the Panthers and Oilers Do you think the NHL rigged the Stanley Cup Finals between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers? | ||
| Yes | 1894 | 74.4 % |
| No | 651 | 25.6 % |
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