According to him,<\/a> the “excessive micromanagement” of the faceoff led to a glaring mistake that directly benefited the Canadiens.<\/p>\nIt directly led to Cole Caufield\u2019s second goal of the game.<\/p>\n
You can clearly see it here:<\/p>\n
J.T. Miller refuses comment as Rangers voice frustration over disputed Caufield goal<\/p>\n
In the New York Rangers\u2019 locker room, frustration and confusion were clearly palpable after the game.<\/p>\n
Forward J.T. Miller, directly involved in the play, flatly refused to analyze the situation in front of the media.<\/p>\n
“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”<\/p>\n
– J.T. Miller on the faceoff in the third period<\/p>\n
The New Yorkers would have strongly preferred to see the official redo the faceoff or eject center Nick Suzuki, as the rule often requires.<\/p>\n
In any case, it\u2019s a major controversy this morning in New York.<\/p>\n
In short, Martin St-Louis\u2019 squad now proudly sits third in the Atlantic Division with an excellent 44-21-10 record.<\/p>\n
Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n
POLL<\/p>\n
AVRIL 3|569 ANSWERS<\/p>\n
J.T. Miller shuts down media after controversial Caufield goal stuns Rangers<\/p>\n
Do you believe Cole Caufield\u2019s goal should have been disallowed due to the linesman\u2019s error?<\/p>\n
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