{"id":529774,"date":"2026-03-29T19:07:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T19:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/529774\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T19:07:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T19:07:14","slug":"penguins-are-furious-over-string-of-disputed-nhl-decisions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/529774\/","title":{"rendered":"Penguins are \u2018furious\u2019 over string of disputed NHL decisions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Frustration is building inside the Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> organization after a series of disputed NHL<\/a> decisions against them during a critical stretch. The Penguins are pushing for a playoff spot after a three-season drought.<\/p>\n

The issue gained attention after comments from Josh Yohe, who noted the growing concern. \u201cNo, I don\u2019t think there is an NHL conspiracy against the Penguins,\u201d he wrote, but added that repeated missed or questionable calls have turned it into a real story.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSo many blatant, botched calls have gone against them recently that it\u2019s legitimately become a story,\u201d Yohe said. \u201cCouple it with 13 of 14 goalie interference challenges going against them. Organization is furious.\u201d<\/p>\n

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NHL analyst Dan Kingerski also said the volume of calls against the Penguins stands out, even if some decisions are technically correct.<\/p>\n

\u201cWow, so, the calls have been legit, but the volume against the Penguins usually means they get a call or two back,\u201d Kingerski wrote. \u201cThat\u2019s how it works, but Bichsel taking Karlsson\u2019s stick is bad, now Brazeau was tripped as he tried to exit the zone. Eeeek.\u201d<\/p>\n

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In most cases, teams expect balance over time, but Pittsburgh has not seen that shift.<\/p>\n

Penguins\u2019 Erik Karlsson incident during the Stars game<\/p>\n

The anger was clear even on the ice. In a game against the Dallas Stars<\/a>, defenseman Erik Karlsson reacted strongly after a missed call involving Lian Bichsel. Bichsel knocks Karlsson\u2019s stick before scoring, extending the lead for the Stars in a 6-3 win. No penalty was called, and Karlsson\u2019s reaction showed how much the moment mattered.<\/p>\n

That loss added to a tough run. Pittsburgh played without Sidney Crosby<\/a> and Evgeni Malkin<\/a> due to injuries, leaving the team short-handed against one of the league\u2019s top sides. Despite a strong start, penalties and key moments swung the game away.<\/p>\n

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The Penguins remain in the playoff race with a 36-21-16 record, holding a solid position in the Metropolitan Division. However, recent results, injuries and controversial decisions have slowed their push.<\/p>\n

With the postseason approaching, emotions are clearly rising. The Penguins believe they are not getting fair breaks, and the timing of those calls could shape their season.<\/p>\n

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