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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Stars' Player Learns Possible Outcome for 'Abusing' On-Ice Official vs. Jets
Dallas Stars forward Mason Marchment helped his team earn a 5-2 win on Sunday, and he might earn a second win in a span of just a few hours. Judging by the latest reports, Marchment will not face a hearing or suspension after slashing referee Graham Skilliter during Game 3 of the team's Western Conference playoff series against the Winnipeg Jets. Advertisement Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported Sunday that while the NHL discussed the incident, there is no expectation of further discipline. According to Friedman, the decision ultimately came down to Skilliter. League protocol allows the on-ice official to determine whether an incident qualifies as "abuse of an official," and in this case, Skilliter chose not to pursue further action. "Also from Winnipeg/Dallas: League has discussed incident at end of second period between Mason Marchment and referee Graham Skilliter," Friedman wrote on X. "It is on-ice officials' call to decide if that qualifies as an Abuse of Officials violation. Advertisement "The answer was no... so no further action." Marchment's frustration boiled over during the second period after he was tripped by Neal Pionk and then speared by Mark Scheifele. While trying to explain the missed calls to Skilliter, Marchment took a swing at the official's shin pads. Despite the clear physical contact, no penalty was assessed on the play. Dallas Stars left wing Mason Marchment (27) before the start of a Stanley Cup Playoffs game at Ball Chenoy-Imagn Images The NHL has previously handed down suspensions for similar actions, including a 10-game ban to Antoine Vermette in 2017, as discussed by the Sportsnet's panel of experts on Sunday. The Sportsnet panel analysts noted the Marchment incident was 'less aggressive,' but still questioned the league's consistency. Advertisement Friedman's report, however, makes clear that no further discipline is coming. Marchment will be available for Game 4 on Tuesday in Dallas, where the Stars hold a 2-1 series lead following the controversial win over the Jets on Sunday. Related: Jets Coach Puzzled by NHL's Justification on Controversial Stars Goal Related: Stars Respond After Nazem Kadri Roasts Avs for Trading Mikko Rantanen
Winnipeg Free Press
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Finding another gear against the Stars
DALLAS — It appears the NHL won't be offering up any further explanation for a pair of head-scratching decisions that had the Winnipeg Jets seeing red. The first involved Dallas defenceman Alex Petrovic's controversial game-winning goal on Sunday afternoon, where the league had an interesting interpretation of its own rule which says a player can't kick a puck off a goaltender into the net. After a marathon review, referees ultimately determined Connor Hellebuyck scored on himself while trying to make a play with the puck and that Petrovic's prior kicking action didn't ultimately matter. The Jets protested to no avail, and the incident actually made its way into the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba on Monday. 'I would be remiss if I didn't announce that today is the first-ever international 'You Can't Kick The Puck Into The Net Awareness Day,'' Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said to a chorus of laughter and cheers from his peers. Julio Cortez / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Winnipeg goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has yet to backstop the Jets to a win on the road during this season's playoffs so far. Julio Cortez / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Winnipeg goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has yet to backstop the Jets to a win on the road during this season's playoffs so far. The other incident occurred at the end of the second period, when Stars forward Mason Marchment clearly struck the shin pads of referee Graham Skilliter. Marchment was upset at what he thought was a slash from Winnipeg centre Mark Scheifele that had been missed. Rule 40.1 states that, 'Any player who deliberately applies physical force in any manner against an official, in any manner attempts to injure an official, physically demeans, or deliberately applies physical force to an official solely for the purpose of getting free of such an official during or immediately following an altercation shall receive a game misconduct penalty.' Yet no action was taken against Marchment, and no follow-up occurred on Monday by the league. Skilliter didn't write up an abuse of officials report and the league was seemingly content to take a no harm, no foul approach. That would appear to be a very slippery slope, considering Marchment obviously did it out of anger. This was no accident. A source tells the Free Press Skilliter was mic'd up for the game as well, so the NHL would have the full audio of what transpired. 'I already had my comment about the league and the goal and all that, so I'm staying out of that one,' Jets head coach Scott Arniel said Monday when asked about the incident. Whether it's their Jekyll and Hyde play between home and the road or Connor Hellebuyck's well-documented playoff struggles, the Jets are quite a puzzle these days. You can add the state of the power play to the pile as well. How does the team that led the NHL during the season with a 28.9 per cent efficiency now sit dead-last among remaining playoff teams at just 17.1 per cent — including one-for-13 so far in the first three games against Dallas? 'Obviously you're looking for goals, you're looking for results on the power play, but then you're also looking for momentum, and if you're not scoring, are you able to create chances?' said defenceman Josh Morrissey, who quarterbacks the top unit. 'I think we've done some good things. Obviously, Dallas is a very good penalty killing team, but we need to continue to make adjustments, continue to be sharper, and try and be a difference maker beyond just momentum, but actually putting up results. So (a) lot of confidence in our plan, and the guys on the ice, on both units, so just got to stick with it. And find another level of execution.' Julio Cortez / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Dallas' Mason Marchment was not called for slashing referee Graham Skilliter on Sunday. The Stars foward was upset at what he thought was a slash from Winnipeg Jets' centre Mark Scheifele (second left). Julio Cortez / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Dallas' Mason Marchment was not called for slashing referee Graham Skilliter on Sunday. The Stars foward was upset at what he thought was a slash from Winnipeg Jets' centre Mark Scheifele (second left). Morrissey, Mark Scheifele, Gabe Vilardi and Nikolaj Ehlers — four of the five players on the top unit — have all missed games so far these playoffs with injuries, which doesn't help the cohesion. But they're all healthy now, and finding a way to make Dallas pay for their on-ice sins would be a huge development. 'They certainly did a good job with our No. 1 unit kind of slowing us up, not allowing us in with possession. I thought our second unit did a real good job of getting in so we'll look at some things,' Arniel said of trying to make adjustments to an aggressive Stars penalty kill. It's noteworthy that Scheifele and Vilardi hit the ice on Monday to work on some net-front passing and tipping drills while the majority of their teammates took the option and stayed off their skates. 'Those are two guys that don't miss many optionals, so unless it's tough travel, especially Mark, he likes to be on the ice and touch pucks and Gabe is the same way,' said Arniel. 'They don't really overload it. They go out and handle pucks and kind of stickhandle around and maybe take some shots.' The Jets and Stars have seen plenty of each other this year, with four regular-season meetings now followed by a best-of-seven playoff series. Arniel was asked by a Dallas scribe on Monday if he's seeing a different-looking opponent these days. 'Yeah, some guy named Rantanen over there,' Arniel joked about the trade deadline addition who has made a huge difference. Rantanen had three goals in the Game 1 victory over Winnipeg, then a goal and two helpers in Sunday's triumph. The Jets did keep him off the board, along with all of his teammates, in Friday's Game 2 victory. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. 'You know what, I know Pete (DeBoer's) system, we've been in the Central Division and we butt heads a lot. Two teams that match up quite similarly,' said Arniel. 'I think the adjustments do happen game to game. We made some adjustments after one, they made some adjustments after two, and we're going to have to make some adjustments after that night. That's just part of the game within the game. I think that's one thing we see in playoffs. In all the series going on right now, you can't just stay status quo. It's a case of us making sure we're ready.' Morrissey was otherwise occupied on Sunday afternoon but heard second-hand that an old friend was weighing in on the action unfolding at American Airlines Center. That would be former Jets captain Blake Wheeler, who was a guest panelist on the Sportsnet broadcast of the Jets vs. Stars game. 'You know what? I was trying to look online last night to see him up there but I couldn't really find anything,' Morrissey said of trying to find video after the fact. Former Jets captain Blake Wheeler, right, appears on the Sportsnet broadcast of the Winnipeg Jets and Dallas Stars game as a commentator, Sunday. Former Jets captain Blake Wheeler, right, appears on the Sportsnet broadcast of the Winnipeg Jets and Dallas Stars game as a commentator, Sunday. 'I texted with him a little bit. He said he really enjoyed it, and yeah. He's definitely a very smart hockey guy. The way he saw the game, the way that he was able to make plays throughout his entire career, I think that bodes well for somebody watching the game from his vision and standpoint. He said he had a good time with it and I'm sure he was great.' X and Bluesky: @mikemcintyrewpg Mike McIntyreReporter Mike McIntyre is a sports reporter whose primary role is covering the Winnipeg Jets. After graduating from the Creative Communications program at Red River College in 1995, he spent two years gaining experience at the Winnipeg Sun before joining the Free Press in 1997, where he served on the crime and justice beat until 2016. Read more about Mike. Every piece of reporting Mike produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the Free Press's tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about Free Press's history and mandate, and learn how our newsroom operates. 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Time of India
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
NHL under fire after Mason Marchment hits referee and receives no suspension
Feature photo: Getty Images Okay, this one's wild. Imagine you're in the middle of a tense NHL playoff game, the stakes are sky-high, and you feel a call should've gone your way. Most players might shout or throw a quick glare. But Dallas Stars forward Mason Marchment? He straight-up tapped a referee with his stick. Yes, that actually happened and even crazier? The NHL didn't punish him for it. Mason Marchment made contact with the referee during the game out of frustration, but no penalty was called in real time During Game 3 of the Stars vs. Jets series, Marchment skated toward the bench clearly frustrated over what he thought should've been a penalty. Instead of just mouthing off, he reached out and gave referee Graham Skilliter a little tap on the shin pads with his stick while the game was still going. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo It wasn't a huge whack, more of a 'hey, pay attention' gesture. But still, physical contact with an official is a big no-no in hockey, no matter how minor. Surprisingly, there was no penalty issued at the moment. The game went on, and Dallas went on to win 4–1. The NHL reviewed the stick tap incident but chose not to suspend or fine Marchment afterward After the game, fans and analysts expected the league to step in. NHL Rule 40.3 is pretty clear: any player who 'deliberately applies physical force to an official without intent to injure' should be suspended for at least 10 games. But according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the league did look into the clip and ultimately deferred to the on-ice officials' judgment. Since the refs didn't see it as serious or intentional abuse, the NHL decided not to issue any supplemental discipline. So yeah—no fine, no suspension, not even a public warning. Nada. Fans are calling out the NHL's inconsistent enforcement of rules when it comes to player-referee contact As expected, fans aren't thrilled. The Reddit hockey thread lit up with comments like 'If this was a lesser-known player, he'd be gone for 10 games' and 'The NHL really picks favorites.' Even some insiders believe this sets a dangerous precedent like, what is the line between frustration and abuse of officials? People are drawing comparisons to past suspensions that seemed less severe but drew harsher punishments. It's clear the NHL is walking a tightrope between context and enforcement here and many think they fumbled this one. Also read - 'Oh for Christ's sake': Paul Bissonnette loses it over Florida Panthers' birthday post for Brad Marchand
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Opinion: FIGHT OR FRIGHT?
Do you believe in magic? The Colorado Avalanche need some of those vibes as they prepare to take on the Dallas Stars tonight in Game 4 of the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Here's the bottom line: Colorado is the talented, flashy team. On the other end of the ice is Dallas, where you have a good mix of defensive acumen, old-school grit, and skill. Advertisement And it's the hard-nosed mentality that has been bruising and bloodying the Avalanche in this series thus far. Say what you want about Jamie Benn and Mason Marchment being 'dirty players.' What's the best way to stop a bully? It's easier said than done, but you smack them back and ensure they know you're about business. This writer was, at one point in their life, the bully. Then came a moment when the opposing team, led by a sergeant from the Yuma Police Department, sent out one of their big guys to send a message. It was received loud and clear. Although the Stars are missing a good number of their core players, they have still managed to outplay the Avalanche for most of this series. It's inexcusable. We've seen some questionable tactics, but if there isn't any defiance, what's to stop Dallas from continuing to push our guys around? Poor Brock Nelson got banged up in Game 3 and was bleeding down the stretch. Someone should have paid for that. That's what old-school hockey is all about. The morale of the club spoke volumes in overtime. There were 3:20 left of a double-minor penalty, and we couldn't manage to do anything but grimace? As P.K. Subban stated on ESPN while debating how hockey differs from other sports, 'You have to be willing to fight.' One player who understood the mission was Cale Makar. He hasn't been at his best this postseason, but to his credit, he provided the blueprint in Game 3 when Marchment closed in on him against the boards. Boom. Reverse hit right in the jaw. Marchment left him alone after that. We need to see more. Advertisement Same Lines — Sort Of This is a must-win game. Fans who were clamoring for some significant line changes will be disappointed. The only change is that Gabriel Landeskog, who made his first NHL start since Game Six of the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals, has been moved to the second line. If that's the only significant move we're making, it makes it even more important to be intelligently aggressive. This is reminiscent of a flashy fighter with defensive lapses going up against a skilled counterpuncher who isn't going to overwhelm you with flash, but they'll nail you where it hurts, and more often than not, you won't see it coming. The punches you don't see are the ones that always hurt the most. And this Colorado team, despite their offensive prowess, has been prone to making defensive turnovers all season. It has been an issue, and at times, like what we've seen these past two games, they get outplayed and outmuscled. This game could decide the series. The Avs have to decide whether they want to go out with a whimper or go down with a fight. We should choose the latter. If you're sick of losing to the same team every year, let those hands go. NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Colorado Avalanche at Dallas Stars
New York Times
24-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Stars hold off Avalanche in overtime to take 2-1 series lead: Takeaways
Despite featuring 11 20-goal scorers, including two of the 10 most efficient postseason producers in NHL history, Game 3 of the first-round series between the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars was all about the defense, as both teams struggled to find any open ice with which to work any offensive magic. These are two of the most playoff-experienced teams in the league, and they looked the part, playing smart, conservative counter-punch hockey — the kind you typically see in the conference final and Stanley Cup Final, not the more wide-open first round. Advertisement From the moment Gabriel Landeskog stepped on the ice for warmups, Ball Arena was rocking, but the joy gave way to excruciating tension as the game went on — all the way until Tyler Seguin scored off a Mason Marchment feed at 5:31 of overtime to give the Stars a 2-1 win and a 2-1 series lead. Dallas appeared doomed when Marchment caught Brock Nelson with a high-stick, drawing blood, with 39.5 seconds left in regulation. But the Stars killed off the four-minute double-minor, with defenseman Esa Lindell making a glove save on Artturi Lehkonen at the tail end of the power play to keep the game going. Two minutes later, Mikko Rantanen out-muscled Jonathan Drouin to get the puck out of the defensive zone and spring Marchment, who held off Devon Toews before turning and feeding Seguin from below the goal line. Marchment sets up Seguin for the overtime-winner — Shayna (@shaynagoldman_) April 24, 2025 This was the Stars' second straight overtime victory, and they have the series lead despite leading for just 62 seconds of the series. Despite all the emotion and energy in the rink with Gabriel Landeskog's stirring return to action after nearly three years away, Colorado started quite slowly. Five minutes into the game, the Stars were in total control, up 4-0 in shots and owning the puck. When Ryan Lindgren was sent to the box for cross-checking Wyatt Johnston at 6:28, Dallas appeared poised to really take over. But a fateful call changed the complexion of the game. Seventeen seconds into the power play, Mikko Rantanen was called for tripping Valeri Nichushkin. Replays showed Nichushkin fell on his own, and that Rantanen's stick never touched him. But in the ensuing four-on-four action, Nichushkin scored a beauty of a goal — stickhandling his way through the offensive zone, wheeling back, and then making a sudden 180 in the high slot. Dallas defenseman Thomas Harley, who had been with Nichushkin every step of the way, ran into a pick from Brock Nelson and Nichushkin had an instant breakaway, going out wide to tuck the puck around Jake Oettinger's skate. Just like that, it was Colorado that had the lead, not Dallas. Advertisement The Stars still dominated the period from there — out-attempting the Avs 20-9 and out-chancing them 7-4 at five-on-five — but MacKenzie Blackwood stopped all 13 shots he faced to send Colorado into the locker room with a 1-0 lead. Landeskog wasted no time getting himself into the action, stepping into and leveling old pal Mikko Rantanen 28 seconds into the game. 'That was a nice hit,' Rantanen told ESPN's Leah Hextall during the second intermission. As expected, Landeskog's minutes were limited, but he wasn't shy when he was out there. In 11:38 of ice time in regulation, he was credited with a team-high six hits. He didn't have any shot attempts, but per Natural Stat Trick, the Avalanche out-attempted the Stars 18-5 and out-chanced them 7-1 with Landeskog on the ice. Landeskog making an impact on his first shift, with a big hit on former teammate Rantanen — Shayna (@shaynagoldman_) April 24, 2025 Blackwood has been one of the early stories of the series with his strong play in his postseason debut, but Dallas' Jake Oettinger entered the chat in Game 3. While the Avalanche didn't throw a ton of rubber at him early on, they made up in quality what they lacked in quantity. In the second period alone, Oettinger made a huge save on Brock Nelson in front, turned aside a Logan O'Connor breakaway, and stopped a hard-charging Nathan MacKinnon in the final minute. As the action ratcheted up in the third, Oettinger stood tall, stopping all 12 shots he faced. Jake Oettinger reaching with the inside of the blocker! — Jesse Granger (@JesseGranger_) April 24, 2025 It was his best game of the series yet, which surely would come as no surprise to Stars coach Pete DeBoer. 'Jake has an ability to raise his level this time of year; he's shown that,' Stars coach Pete DeBoer said at the start of the series. 'And he's going to have to do that again for us. That's what elite goalies have to do this time of year. The thing I've always admired about Jake is as the games have gotten more important in the series, the deeper into the series it goes, the more his game rises. Hopefully he comes out of the gate at the really high level we expect him to. But I also know he has that in his bag as the temperature goes up and the series goes deeper, he gets better.' Advertisement Colorado's disciplined defense frustrated Dallas for the first two periods, but the Stars finally get their chance on the power play in the third — well, chances. After a terrific Avalanche kill of an Artturi Lehkonen holding penalty on Thomas Harley, Dallas went right back to the power play at 9:08 of the third when MacKinnon got his stick caught in Game 2 hero Colin Blackwell's skates. Nine seconds into the power play, Stars captain Jamie Benn redirected a Thomas Harley shot/pass past Blackwood for the equalizer. It was the 28th playoff goal of Jamie Benn's career, who is 23rd among active players with 79 career postseason points in 105 games. It was also his first goal in 20 games, dating back to March 8. Mikko Rantanen is ninth all-time in postseason points per game at 1.22 — just behind Mike Bossy and just ahead of Jari Kurri. But he's still looking for his first point of this series. After getting knocked down by Landeskog, he later whiffed on a scoring chance after Mikael Granlund forced a Nathan MacKinnon turnover midway through the first. But Rantanen looked good from there, firing five shots on goal and routinely getting to the front of the Colorado net. Shots are fine. But goals are better. And the Stars need goals. 'Couple good looks in the first and second period to score, just gotta stay with it, not get frustrated,' Rantanen told Hextall. 'Not a lot of room out there five-on-five. When the chances come, you've got to try to bury them. Hopefully I can do a better job with that.' Rantanen did pick up his first point of the series — and it was a big one — on Seguin's game-winner. The Avalanche got their long-awaited return. Will the Stars get theirs? Miro Heiskanen, who hasn't played since late January after having knee surgery, once again participated in the morning skate on Wednesday. Before Game 2, he was mostly working on his own during the skate. Before Game 3, he rotated in for some power-play work. Advertisement With an extra day off before Saturday night's Game 4, perhaps Heiskanen could be available. 'We're incorporating him more and more into things, he's looking more and more comfortable,' Stars coach Pete DeBoer said. 'Yeah, I would say he's getting closer, for sure.'
