The article discusses the controversial officiating in the playoff series between the Canadiens and the Capitals. It highlights how referees failed to consistently enforce the rules, allowing excessive liberties for the Caps while penalizing the Canadiens at times. Despite the Canadiens having a slight advantage in power play opportunities, their frustration mounts as they face elimination, pointing to Martin St. Louis's critique of the league's indifference to officiating quality. The write-up emphasizes the ongoing debate about how officiating influences both the game's outcome and player performance.
The refereeing inconsistencies have led to frustration among Canadiens fans, highlighting the debate around officiating and its impact on game outcomes and player performance.
Despite managing a power play advantage in a series filled with poor officiating, the Canadiens still face the reality of elimination from the playoffs.
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