Based on your posts tonight it seems like you feel the officials were fine.
I disagree. Especially the Bennett trip which directly led to an Isles goal. You don't feel Bennett was tripped on that play?
Not saying the Panthers deserved a win but 6-1 penalties called is a bit ridiculous.
it wasn't perfect but I think the calls went both ways. the penalty for slashing against Barkov? didn't carefully rewatch but the isles guys, who were reasonable, seemed to feel that was a phantom call. I think the trip was a 50/50 call; he's digging for puck, benny stuck his foot back at the same time. I am not sour about that.
they got the first four power plays because they were dictating play (for the most part). there's a reason we had 12 or whatever shots mid/late 2nd period.
just turned on the canucks/stars and that was a pretty even game. you didn't see either team being stretched apart the way we've been the past few weeks. always 5 players in the picture.
maybe it's a bit of a confidence and rhythm thing that's come up based on a combination of factors - an emotional lull after a strong string of games, injuries, new players.
there were a few stretches of the past couple of games where there was a glimpse of the old style. I bet Maurice is showing the team those rather than harping on the negatives. we know what the team is capable of. they just need to rekindle the chemistry. the effort is there, imo.