Detroit — Are NHL referees keeping an extra-special focus on Red Wings enforcer Luke Witkowski?
It sure seemed like it Tuesday in the Red Wings’ 4-2 loss to Dallas.
Witkowski was on the wrong end of two questionable penalties — both of which led to Jason Spezza power-play goals, leading to the Dallas victory.
“I don’t know that he is getting a reputation, I haven’t seen that before (Tuesday),” coach Jeff Blashill said of referees paying special attention to Witkowski. “Maybe I’m dead wrong, I don’t know. I can’t get inside people’s brains and vice versa.