J.T. Miller shuts down media after controversial Caufield goal stuns Rangers
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Cole Caufield is officially on fire, and nothing seems capable of slowing his push toward the 50-goal mark.
However, this game-winning goal late in the third period is surrounded by some controversy in New York.
The game completely shifted following an incredibly mishandled faceoff by the linesman in the Canadiens’ defensive zone.
Journalist Arpon Basu did not hold back, calling the official’s work on the sequence “brutal.”
“That Caufield goal comes as a direct result of a totally botched faceoff in the Montreal zone by the linesman. Faceoff micromanagement of the highest order. Just brutal.”
– Arpon Basu, The Athletic
According to him, the “excessive micromanagement” of the faceoff led to a glaring mistake that directly benefited the Canadiens.
It directly led to Cole Caufield’s second goal of the game.
You can clearly see it here:
J.T. Miller refuses comment as Rangers voice frustration over disputed Caufield goal
In the New York Rangers’ locker room, frustration and confusion were clearly palpable after the game.
Forward J.T. Miller, directly involved in the play, flatly refused to analyze the situation in front of the media.
“I don’t want to talk about it. It’s a moment that nobody wanted to have for me and him. Let’s leave it at that”
– J.T. Miller on the faceoff in the third period
The New Yorkers would have strongly preferred to see the official redo the faceoff or eject center Nick Suzuki, as the rule often requires.
In any case, it’s a major controversy this morning in New York.
In short, Martin St-Louis’ squad now proudly sits third in the Atlantic Division with an excellent 44-21-10 record.
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J.T. Miller shuts down media after controversial Caufield goal stuns Rangers
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