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Reviewing the Niklas Kronwall Penalty

We're a little less than 24 hours removed from Friday's Red Wings-Blackhawks game, which saw Chicago claw its way back into the series with a 4-3 overtime win, while a lot of the debate has been centered around Niklas Kronwall's devastating hit on Martin Havlat. While Havlat was knocked six ways from Tuesday, Kronwall was...

FanHouse Chats With NHL Director of Officiating Stephen Walkom

During Pittsburgh's 4-3 win over the New York Rangers this past Saturday, Colton Orr received a five-minute major and a game misconduct for interference on Penguins defenseman Mark Eaton. The call sparked some harsh reactions from the Rangers blogosphere and fan base, while head coach John Tortorella and goalie Henrik...

Which Team Do NHL Officials Favor?

For about three years now, tin foil hat wearing, conspiracy theorist hockey fans have been living under the delusion that the Penguins have commissioner Gary Bettman, and the league's officials, in their back pockets. It's all part of a diabolical scheme designed to push the Penguins into the postseason, or so I've...

Orr Hit Sparks Bizarre Series of Events

In the third period of Pittsburgh's 4-3 win over the Rangers on Saturday afternoon, Colton Orr was issued a five-minute major for interference (and a game misconduct) for this hit on Pittsburgh's Mark Eaton. Penguins 4, Rangers 3: Recap | Box Score | Eastern Conf. Playoff Race Uh. OK. Let's see if we can figure out what's...

Newsmakers in the NHL: Clemmensen Shuts Out Rangers

Devils 3, Rangers 0: Scott Clemmensen has been fantastic for the Devils this season in the absence of Martin Brodeur, and on Monday night he registered his first shutout in New Jersey's 3-0 win over the Rangers. Zach Parise picked up a pair of goals for the Devils, while Bobby Holik scored what proved to be the game-winner...