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Draisaitl Brutally Calls Out Officials After Tough Game Three Loss

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Julien Trekker
April 22, 2023  (9:39)
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Once again, the officiating in the playoffs is being criticized for its inconsistency. Refs make absurd calls and let other things go unpunished when they shouldn't.

We know they are human, and humans make mistakes, but it's not about mistakes; it's about choices and consistency in the calls.

Players have repeatedly asked for standardized officiating, but it never happens.

Draisaitl Brutally Calls Out Officials After Tough Game Three Loss

In his post-game interview, Leon Draisaitl, who was limited to an assist in Game 3, called out the officials for their lack of consistency.

"You don't call a clear knee on knee right in front of you, and then you call a slashing penalty... just don't really know what the standard is right now."

Leon Draisaitl when asked about his frustrations with the refs following the Oilers' Game 3 loss to the Kings.

The NHL needs to do something about this repeated issue.

Do you think the refs should be penalized for missed calls?

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Draisaitl Brutally Calls Out Officials After Tough Game Three Loss

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