The Montreal Canadiens are starting to lose their cool over the officiating in their first-round series against the Washington Capitals. After a controversial incident in Game 2, Cole Caufield went absolutely berserk on the bench—and now, everyone’s saying the exact same thing about the sequence.
The Canadiens boast one of the most exciting young rosters in the NHL, packed with promising players like Lane Hutson, Cole Caufield, and Ivan Demidov. Their playoff appearance thrilled fans, but so far, things haven’t gone their way.
Montreal is facing off against the Washington Capitals in the first round, and the games have been physical and tightly contested. In Game 1, Alex Ovechkin made his presence felt with some big hits—and two goals, including the overtime winner. But the game also featured some controversial moments, especially when Brendan Gallagher took a cross-check to the face from Alex Alexeyev without a penalty being called.
Cole Caufield loses it
In Game 2, it was Cole Caufield who found himself at the center of attention following another no-call by the officials. With the Canadiens trailing 2–1 late in the third period, Caufield was cross-checked in the face by Capitals forward Connor McMichael right after a close-range shot attempt. To the confusion and frustration of both players and fans, no penalty was assessed.
Sportsnet cameras quickly caught Caufield’s furious reaction as he skated to the bench—banging the glass and slamming his towel in pure frustration and disbelief. On social media, fans overwhelmingly agreed with Caufield’s reaction, calling it almost unbelievable that McMichael wasn’t penalized—especially after what happened in Game 1.
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