There were only five games last nigh on the docket, but one glaring controversy for the NHL to deal with. It occurred in the Predators 2-0 win over the Red Wings, when one of the two referees was caught on a hot mic admitting he wanted to make an even up call.
NHL Scores: Referees under investigation in Predators win
Details are scarce since there was no comments from the referees about the call or the hot mic incident. Apparently the Predators were up 1-0 in the game thanks to Mikael Granlund’s first period goal when the ref admitted he wanted to get a penalty on Nashville early in the second.