A Controversial Whistle by Wes McCauley in Last Night's Game has Fans Calling the Finals Rgged

McCauley Involved in Another Controversy

Once again, Wes McCauley finds himself at the center of attention for the wrong reasons. In yesterday's game, he made a decision that caused a lot of controversy.

During the crucial Game 4 of the Finals, Vegas won 3-2 against the Panthers.

But the Golden Knights had an ally: the refs.

Just as the Panthers were getting closer to scoring the tying goal that could have extended the game into overtime, Wes McCauley blew the whistle unexpectedly for no apparent reason.

The Larger Issue at Hand

The questionable call has left both commentators and fans confused. The increasing frequency of such questionable decisions suggests a bigger problem within the NHL.

It's becoming clear with each game that something is not right.


Last night's game reminded us that the NHL's officiating system needs to change. The number of mistakes being made is too high to ignore. It's disheartening to see Gary Bettman, the commissioner, ignoring this growing problem.

As reported on Hockey Patrol - Wes McCauley Under Fire for Controversial Whistle in Panthers' Game