Avs lost this game in the 1st and 2nd, and took some dumb penalties, but the officiating was also terrible. Only Stars fans and contrarians would justify it.
There's a 1-2 foot difference between the 6th Av and the 6th Star on the ice. Mitts jumped on the ice on the defensive side of the bench right at the blueline. Neither player had an impact on the play, and neither team should have been penalized for too many men. Refs were very eager to make this call to start the game.
This is a clear cut attempt to injure by Marchment. Mikko doesn't change directions, but Marchment does. Comes in with a wide base, leans in, and targets his knee just like his dad. I don't know if it should have been a major, but a minor doesn't feel like enough. If Mikko doesn't lift his leg, his season is over, and he's spending all summer, and the beginning of his UFA season rehabbing, and may not be the same after.
Benn once again showing he's the dirtiest player in the league by trying to injure an Av player. I don't know how the refs review this for 30 seconds and take away a penalty. At the very least it's charging. He skates into the hit, leaves both feet, launches his body upward, and hits the head. This is another attempt to injure IMO. Just look at Benn's face while he's hitting.
Heiskanen never should have scored on the PP, because this play was clearly offside. Should have been blown dead before the slash. You could see it live. I'm not sure how the broadcast didn't see it or show it.
This is a blatant stick hold, with the puck laying on the doorstep, while the Avs are trying to comeback in the 3rd. No chance the ref didn't see it. He's starring right at it, he just didn't want to call it.