Boston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy had a crush on officials after Game 5 of their series against the New York Islanders.
Head coach Cassidy spoke after the Bruins lost 5-4 as his team allowed three goals in four power play given to the Islanders by officials Francis Charron and François St. Laurent.
The Bruins head coach believes the reputation of the Islanders, who are known to stay away from the penalty box, is working in their favor.
“I think they’re putting forward a speech like they’re the New York Saints and not the New York Islanders,” Cassidy said.
“They play the right way, with good intensity, but the penalties that we receive are not awarded on their side. I do not know why. They are very good officials and there is a reason why they are here at the moment. “
“I believe they sold the right talk that they play in a clean way, but I assure you they commit as many offenses as we do. It’s just a question that they need to be called, ”he added.
The Islanders have scored three times in four power play while the Bruins have hit the target once on two occasions with one man added.
It remains to be seen if Cassidy’s plea will pay off as the Bruins face elimination in Game 6 on Wednesday.
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