John Tavares Has Goal Waved Off After Justin Holl Called For Interference Penalty

[@tinyb69]

On the bright side, The Raptors have offered Holl a contract, stating that that was the best pick that they have seen in years.

[@robertmatthewson7381]

This comment wins.

[@nba_fanboy_0425]

Comment Of The Year!

[@JohannesS]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@M200-e6u]

THE GOAT comment ever!

[@DnaHelacraze]

It's definitely fair to call this an interference penalty, but when you don't call the 20+ other interference plays in the same game (many of which were more egregious than this) fans have every right to be angry. Even more so after realizing this call is the main reason Toronto's first round playoff woes continue for yet another year.

[@paulthompson8793]

Amen to that.

[@MrGeorgedubya]

This isn't the reason. The reason is they are Toronto they would've found a way to lose. They were completely gassed and outplayed in the 3rd

[@kevinob16]

@@MrGeorgedubya they got outplayed so bad in the 3rd that they outshot Tampa 17-6. got outplayed SO bad

[@DnaHelacraze]

@@MrGeorgedubya I think you're talking about a different game. Any idea how many shots Tampa had in the 3rd? They had 6 compared to Toronto's 17. Tampa was in their own end for most of the period and definitely didn't outplay Toronto in the 3rd. They played well defensively, Vasilevskiy was lights-out, and they just hung on for dear life.

[@nikoking5088]

@@MrGeorgedubya they got like 3x tampa's shots in third what

[@KA-gy3lz]

Here after Gudas does the same thing in OT and no call because the refs aren’t allowed to call penalties against the panthers

[@Boogieboy138]

Whether it was a good call or not, say what you will, but there's no question that refs really like to pick and choose when they want to decide to make calls and miss so many others. Typical that it happens in game 7 of the playoffs. The officiating is absolute garbage no matter what team is playing.

[@justawinddown]

Ya all the ref's fault lol

[@Boogieboy138]

@@justawinddown Typical expected idiotic comment lol

[@Bomber_Boi]

*CRY*

[@kingoftrolls19]

@@Boogieboy138 that’s clear cut interference, dude set a pick and it’s clear as day lol

[@dwaynebaker8733]

@@Boogieboy138 that is called every time it happens, which isn't often, it was stupid of the Leaf player to even try the pic, but hey it's the Leafs, so it doesn't surprise me. The Leafs are like watching the Titanic movie, you already know the outcome before it starts. Hahahaha

[@Mr.BonusHole]

Looked like interference to me. Problem i have though is the usual one, the lack of consistency. I've seen multiple plays like this this playoffs with no call and they're going to call it in a game 7?

[@mack1sback94]

They could call this every shift in hockey horrible call

[@shperax]

You have to realize these refs are under direct orders from Gary Bettmen. May the NHL world rejoice with his death. Every Cup won in the USA generates 50+ million of extra revenue. Any cup won in Canada generates ZERO extra revenue. You can see how it's worth controlling the outcome.

[@justawinddown]

Ya 100% the refs LOL

[@Hairy_Melon]

@@mack1sback94 My only argument to that, and I understand your point, is that in almost any other situation the player setting the pick is already there and stationary. Holl made it obvious by skating there and stopping just in time to make contact. To be fair, I haven't watched much of this series or the playoffs so forgive me if I'm missing other non-calls but to me that's an easy one for the refs.

[@jiml5837]

I would challenge you to show another example of an intentional pick that didn't get called. Pick is always called, no inconsistency which is why you never see it, guys know they wont get away with it.

[@JRJMC]

I watched this series as a fan of neither team and I can honestly say Leafs fans have a right to be upset with the officials. There were many more "missed" calls in Tampa's favour including several blatant interference penalties that looked more obvious then this. I was honestly waiting for the refs to call Tampa for a weak penalty after this one to help with 'game management' lol. It was a good series and both teams played well however it's my opinion that bad reffing in game 6 and 7 resulted in another series 1 loss for Toronto.

[@cephalotus1013]

The calls went both ways. Stamkos got 2 penalties in Game 5 (which led to the leafs scoring 2 goals). He got a penalty for high sticking, Tavares high sticked him later in the game and no call.

[@cameronmilling9653]

Holl was knocked over so as a leafs fan I was so mad

[@NotAsianButFlip]

The first goal by nick paul was a result of the exact same play…the 3 on 2 rush was a result of a tampa player holding and pinning a leaf player who didnt touch the puck to the boards…

[@steve8803]

The penalty was called, and the whistle was blown before JT ever shot the puck! Stop whining leafs fans, it just goes to prove that you are sore losers. As for other calls, there are missed calls and bad calls against every single team in every single game. You poll fans of all 32 teams about their thoughts on refs, and you'll get the same results. It's not just the leafs!

[@joelilly00]

Cap, the leafs player checked killorn at said boards lol

[@The_PBF37]

To translate this comment. "I'm a leafs fan and I'm salty"

[@joelilly00]

@@The_PBF37 w translator

[@Burns-en9sk]

That's the only goal Holl prevented all series.

[@bullet996]

Tampa Bays extra defender

[@eyeballs50]

give the ref a Tampa jersey as a token of the Bolts appreciation for that lame call.

[@TOZZE]

@@eyeballs50 I'm sure if this was the other way around you'd have the same opinion, correct? Enjoy the green buddy, got a 2012 taylormade driver in the garage you can borrow.

[@sunsetcaptiva8573]

@@eyeballs50 Wasn't a lame call... it was a lame play... I've seen many pick plays on the ice, not once was the skater DUMB ENOUGH to actually skate at the defender to block him. Usually the PICK skater is stationary and the skater with the puck skates around that skater creating a pick. When you skate at the defender to block them... Well even a senior citizen with bad eyesight sitting in the nosebleed section of the stadium could see that penalty...

[@sunsetcaptiva8573]

@@eyeballs50 You should try a little cheese with your whine...

[@darkslayer420_6]

Okay so if this is interference then why was Dallas’s 1st goal in game 6 the exact same but was allowed and non reviewable

[@dewman7477]

I know bunch of bullshit

[@alexe606]

It was interference, so was that, one was called, one wasn’t

[@GWh135]

Idk but it certainly was interference based on the rulebook.

[@koskara1314]

Nhl is rigged I’m done! Not wasting a penny on this! F off bettman! USA citizens know hockey! Piss odd

[@sl1ck297]

Flames woulda won too which pisses me off so much

[@mikedelaney4055]

I want to see the refs bank account statements after the game

[@ericwiebe613]

They will be really high. Not because the refs were paid off, but because NHL refs make a lot of money.

[@mikedelaney4055]

@@ericwiebe613 Thanks for the brilliant insight, Eric.

[@stephenamitrano2284]

You will never win anything ever if all you do is make excuses. Thank God your team has more class and respect than you do.

[@bobmarley7787]

@@stephenamitrano2284 its not an excuse it's an actual reason. Try again

[@123neelpatel]

prolly had some bets running 100% sure!!

[@malekiththeeternityking5433]

I'm a Habs fan I have 0 qualms in this game but wth is this? Wtaf, that was a light push and the Goal is waved off, useless zebras ruining games.

[@thundershock720]

Also a habs fan and after two phantom penalties called to allow a basically 2 min 5 on three for tampa in game 6 and now another phantom call? bruh i cringe 😬

[@videogamenoob100]

I almost want Toronto to win now with all those calls against them

[@GWh135]

Except it is interference, read the definition of it in the rulebook. Preventing a player without the puck from making progress on the ice is interference 100% of the time. Doesn’t have to be a hit to be interference.

[@jordanc2844]

@@thundershock720 phantom calls? two clear high sticks that game and this was just about as clear interference as it gets. Also don't act like the refs only are in tampa's favour, because that embellishment call on Nick Paul was simply atrocious.

[@joshhaines2258]

@@zalapski9399 So what about last night, the first goal in the Dallas/Calgary game? That was given a good goal. Its just so inconsistent and selective you can't deny that

[@biffdanielson2820]

I had no emotional investment in either teamn but the NHL has serious officiating problems that need to be addressed.

[@henryludvor6275]

Cool. There's nothing to see here then. This was the fair and right call. Move on.

[@Nick-bh1fy]

@@henryludvor6275 says a Tampa fan... 😂

[@jaredfulford5111]

@@Nick-bh1fy tavares doesn't score this goal without his defender being interfered with. It's pretty obvious.

[@philliamjond]

I do not disagree but this was a penalty

[@biffdanielson2820]

@@philliamjond Just not consistent with similar plays.

[@peterpike]

It is a penalty, but I can understand fans being upset on it given how...selectively enforced that penalty is, shall we say.

[@svccanada5792]

I fail to see the penalty. Since when is getting knocked down considered interference? If anything that’s definitely a Tampa penalty

[@robertmatthewson7381]

@@svccanada5792 what? The man defending the puck carrier was interfered with using an illegal pick. Which allowed the puck carrier get open an score. Obvious penalty against the leafs.

[@svccanada5792]

@@robertmatthewson7381 if he had somewhere else he could go, I’d agree. He skated to where he had space. Leaf’s got robbed. If not In this game, definitely in the 6th

[@rustybarber3016]

You’re allowed to maintain your ice defensively. He clearly moved over to get the way or “interfere” with the play.

[@GWh135]

@@svccanada5792 Cirelli was the Bolts player defending Tavares. Interference means you prevent a player without the puck from making progress on the play. If Cirelli isn’t blocked he has a good shot at defending Tavares’ chance. Unlike basketball, pick plays aren’t exactly allowed in hockey.

[@fjhgh100]

Such a lame call in a game 7 playoff … come on man!

[@polo416-g2u]

That’s the most pathetic thing I think I have ever seen in the game of hockey.

[@dankflank5419]

Yep refs are probably betting in the locker room with Evander Kane

[@LucasSChiefsLightning]

@@dankflank5419 The penalty was clearly called before the puck went in the net.

[@polo416-g2u]

@@dankflank5419 100%

[@dankflank5419]

@@LucasSChiefsLightning yes I know, but that "penalty" wasn't a penalty.

[@polo416-g2u]

@@LucasSChiefsLightning if you seriously think that’s a penalty I don’t know what to say to you

[@Sarando1]

What a weak call by the refs. Especially when you see other more flagrant missed calls.

[@supegdaking]

Amazing perfect call. Enjoy losing again. Losers.

[@larrygill2223]

This goal doesn’t happen without holl’s interference. I’m not speaking t on other calls during the game, we are talking about this specific call. Stop bitching and accept leafs suck!!!

[@Tom_TTT]

I’ve never seen this call In hockey until tonight.

[@Ardyrezv]

I’m not even a leafs fan but wtf. If that happened the Washington when I still thought we were cursed it would have ripped the soul out

[@bluesdemitra38]

First night watching hockey?

[@sunsetcaptiva8573]

@Azaereth exactly, HOLL sucked at setting up the pick... ref's arm was up before Tavares even thought of shooting the puck... Leaf Blowers out in full force whining and blaming everyone but their team for their team losing...

[@okyouknowwhatever]

Look at Holl right after the goal is scored. Look at his body language. He doesn't celebrate the goal. Every other Leaf player celebrates the goal. Holl doesn't. Why? Because he knows it's going to get called back. That's one of the most blatantly clownish interference picks I've ever seen, and I've been watching the sport for 30 years.

[@stpierreorama]

Take this clip back in a time machine and show folks from 20-30 years ago and they would be astonished at how bad this game has gotten

[@willpower-rc1wq]

not really ... always amazed back in the day how many power plays montreal got in the last 10 minutes of playoff games

[@calvinperry230]

As a sens fan, my happiness in the playoffs comes from watching the Leafs lose. That's not a call that should be made in May. It's barely a call that gets made in November.

[@Qayin]

Dumb fans everywhere I guess

[@SonnyHendrixx]

Ur trippin lol

[@calvinperry230]

@@SonnyHendrixx Holl slows to a near stand still and the Lightning player runs into him. Interference is making a claim to someone else's ice. Holl made a claim on a piece of open ice.

[@mtv7403]

You steal this from Steves stream? Clear interference lmao

[@junk3996]

@@calvinperry230 are you joking. watch the play, he clearly sets up the pick, and the whistle was blown before the puck was in the net

[@Oldmanflyfishing]

Thank you Refs . This league is so fixed and if you don’t believe it explain this BS

[@FallenMonk55]

Blaming the refs since 1967 or 2004?😂

[@ryanmessier5884]

That is a very blatant pick play which is legal in basketball but not in hockey lol, notice on the replay Justin holl doesn’t even bother celebrating just skates straight to the box as he knew why he was going to the box lololol

[@rylanbrownlee8614]

@@ryanmessier5884 facts bro lol

[@joshsangrano1391]

lmao that was for sure a penalty

[@JohannesS]

Only a Laffs fan would be this uneducated to think a pick play was legal in hockey. Here's some more 🧂🧂🧂, just in case you run out.

[@8JFJK8]

Its just so crazy that they called that an interference after letting so much more blatant calls go. Ridiculous.

[@JD-gv4uz]

great call

[@steve8803]

It was the correct call. Leafs fans just sore losers as usual.

[@Badboyjimmybob]

@@steve8803 Ok so we’re sore loser for a call when holl dosen’t touch anyone and he gets for interference and this is a game 7, Also the Alex kliorn cross check that was nick paul’s game winning goal was not called.

[@bullet996]

@@JD-gv4uz the consistency of the calls is the problem, not the call itself.

[@NateSj-gy2ni]

This type of thing happens every game, no calls… so what was the different here?

[@jacoblebold8462]

Damn. Those refs are brave men. Calling that penalty? In Toronto? In front of those fans? Must get paid a lot of money for that to happen. On a more serious note, even if the Leafs lose, I feel they overcame their choking label, at least for the moment. Pushing this Tampa Bay team to seven games, shutting them down 5-0 in the first game, and scoring at least three goals in six straight games on Vasilevskiy. Hell of a performance.

[@ChiefBlue4298]

Losing another Game 7 is still a choke

[@jacoblebold8462]

@@ChiefBlue4298 Sure, you can consider losing a game seven a choke. But I feel that context matters. This is the Tampa Bay Lightning, the back-to-back Stanley Cup champions. They managed to hold the series pretty tight the whole way through, trading game for game. That's not a choke. A choke would be them collapsing and failing miserably.

[@mr.productions7084]

@@jacoblebold8462 they were up 3-2

[@jacoblebold8462]

@@mr.productions7084 Sure. And then they lost game six in overtime in an away game against a ridiculously strong team in the Tampa Bay Lightning. And they are only losing this game on a controversial call. Everything in this series has shown that the Leafs can hold their own against the best in the business and play well.

[@okyouknowwhatever]

Tampa actually didn't impress me too much this series. Point's been quite off for large parts of the series, Kucherov too, and Vasi too, for significant stretches. They've shown glimpses of what they've been the last two years, but overall I think Toronto's been the slightly better team, particularly 5 on 5, just couldn't execute and show that killer instinct, or put more pucks on the net. Too much perimeter stuff. Also, there's just something off with the structure of this Leafs team. 40+ million in four offensive forwards and a 1.65 million starting goalie? Come on.

[@RichardBrown-wf1qy]

Worst ref call ever. Total bs. Total garbage refs. Horrible.

[@hirockblinkmonstiez]

smh...it is penalty...but since when did they start calling those again?...I've seen worst interference than that with a no-call...to call this during a crucial Game 7 come on man

[@galactic904]

That pick looked very casual, surprisingly lame for that level of play. Gentlemen like, lol. And the guy quickly said "I'm Sorry Bro"

[@t2av159]

It cost the game

[@dtrain9911]

@@t2av159 yes the way the leafs play cost them the game

[@t2av159]

@@dtrain9911 I played hockey for 9 years. You don't know how draining it is to have a good goal called back for bullshit. You're an idiot

[@Irishhaf]

Ever see 3 to many men on the ice penalties in 1 game on 1 team before? I sure havent and Ive been following hockey a long time. Last several years the only consistent thing about the refs is they will screw things up sooner or later.

[@Polycodone]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: There needs to be a formal investigation in the refereeing in the entire first round.

[@sethdaboss245]

@@OVI-Wan-Kenobi-8 Maybe if your reading literacy was equivalent to that of a dyslexic kindergartener, then you would see he said "first round", not TOR VS TBL. Officiating has been inexcusably bad and it's not acceptable for the playoffs.

[@sunsetcaptiva8573]

So many Leaf BLOWERS - which one should I buy?

[@VictorEMusique]

given how much crap gets ignored during the post season, this was lame - and I'm a Habs fan happy to see the Lightning and the Leafs go 7 games - I wish each one had gone triple overtime just to make sure the Lightning are too tired to win the next series yeah that's a penalty in a junior league but during the nhl playoffs?

[@johnfive2440]

Yes, it was a penalty in any league

[@drew651]

@@johnfive2440 Tampa's 3rd goal in game 5 was also tripping? Tampa's first goal in game 7 wasn't interference. You can say "that is a penalty in any league but when those don't get called you can question when is a penalty a penalty. Maybe Toronto is too profitable to win a playoff series now aday lmao. (if you think that 3rd goal in game 5 by Tampa isn't a blatant trip, you are on crack.)

[@willwhiteside1816]

It’s the very definition of a pick which is interference. A penalty at all levels

[@loosemoose7584]

They picked us all night, and the refs call that? Absolute BS!

[@VictorEMusique]

@@willwhiteside1816 if only worse infractions didn't get ignored....

[@thePOWERofART-11]

A “pick” is the action of a player who checks an opponent who is not in possession of the puck and is unaware of the impending check/hit. A player who is aware of an impending hit, not deemed to be a legal “battle for the puck,” may not be interfered with by a player or goalkeeper delivering a “pick.” A player delivering a “pick” is one who moves into an opponent’s path without initially having body position, SECTION 7 - RESTRAINING FOULS NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE OFFICIAL RULES 2021-2022 88 thereby taking him out of the play. When this is done, an interference penalty shall be assessed. this is EXACTLY what Holl did. Leaf fans are really something else. they need to go back to school.

[@brianoliver6617]

to be fair he couldn''t have made that pick any more obvious

[@brianoliver6617]

they make the call before the goal, if they knew jt was gonna gonna score i bet they don;t call it

[@djsmith2871]

@@brianoliver6617 Actually the reverse. No call if it amounts to nothing. Here Tavares was then allowed into the open slot for an obvious chance so the arm goes up.

[@bobmarley7787]

That should be allowed. Absolutely nothing wrong with it.

[@TOZZE]

@James Ryan Ptak Gregory You've been copy pasting this on every comment man it won't ease the pain at all, I promise. Maybe find a hobby this off-season...

[@brianbradley5273]

I thought I was watching an NHL game but I guess somehow I got tricked into watching a scripted WWE match instead.

[@THRILLHO__]

Bingo

[@steveray7770]

Perhaps it is why a NHL team is moving on to the next round and a WWE team is going home.

[@matssundin1292]

Like the NFL. I need new hobbies

[@matthewpeloso2172]

I still blame the refs for the game 6 calls.

[@corerl897]

cry

[@FallenMonk55]

Blaming the refs since 2004 or 1967? 😂

[@ken-carson0]

@@FallenMonk55 even tho it’s true💀

[@JohannesS]

More cheese with that whine??

[@brady5790]

Lol, the people trolling when their teams had trash seasons or missed the playoffs. Not the ideal outcome but got to watch the best series with friends and family, at this stage I'll take it.

[@Jakethesnake831]

IK a lot of leaf fans are upset a goal was taken away, but that is the definition of interference. Glides in sets a pick to stop the defender from defending, and gets Tavares an open shooting lane. Sorry but that’s a penalty 100% of the time. They blew the whistle before the goal, stop complaining.

[@dannyp8503]

Hey sportsnet. Just wanted to mention how terrible a job you have done at broadcasting these playoffs. Your camera man basically never follows the puck and you cut to commercials at every scrum. It's playoff hockey and we wait all year to see it and the entire broadcast has been absolutely terrible. I've watched all toronto and Edmonton games. Same story

[@rythymsection7335]

Commercials pay the bills but I get what your saying…

[@ChicknSandwich]

@@rythymsection7335 That's BS. I pay hundreds for satellite TV every month as do millions of others. There is zero need for commercials unless the service you're receiving is free. And the only free hockey games available are Saturday night, otherwise you need to pay extra for SportsNet package.

[@Northside.Official]

That was the stupidest call I’ve ever witnessed.

[@matthewsimonds3346]

It was interference, how don’t you see that?

[@dankflank5419]

@@matthewsimonds3346 Holl was just standing there 🤣

[@politicalbandwagon4989]

You clearly didn’t watch Montreal and Vegas last year.

[@Breeboi_j]

@@matthewsimonds3346 by literally just skating into him making no attempt to hit or interfere?

[@alexanderbrown8255]

@@matthewsimonds3346 yup and it’s playoffs, I can think of 10 times the lighting did blatant penalties, and no call. That was one of the softest calls I’ve seen in playoffs

[@mikehoflin2175]

I mean I hate the leafs as much as the next guy but Cirelli wasn’t even looking for a call, that says a lot. The things they let fly in the playoffs and then the things they call is appalling. A new era of officiating is a must.

[@boerhae]

Two facts are true: 1. This is absolutely an interference penalty, per the NHL rulebook 2. This is not a penalty in the playoffs, especially in elimination games or overtime, per the NHL officials Welcome to the National Hockey League experience.

[@LiMitZplus]

They just decide whatever feels good to them at the time no integrity

[@heyguy01010]

it is not a interference penalty per the NHL rule book. cms.nhl.bamgrid.com/images/assets/binary/326142322/binary-file/file.pdf Pick: A “pick” is the action of a player who checks an opponent who is not in possession of the puck and is unaware of the impending check/hit. A player who is aware of an impending hit, not deemed to be a legal “battle for the puck,” may not be interfered with by a player or goalkeeper delivering a “pick.” A player delivering a “pick” is one who moves into an opponent’s path without initially having body position. Holl does not check or hit Cirelli.

[@ryiscept]

The refs favouring tampa.. Nylander interfered with before breakaway. Joke

[@trptyk]

Not even close , Willy actually battled on the boards and knocked Foote down and beat him on the play.

[@Speakertweaker-tp4em]

Pavelski did that to Gabranson last night and it resulted in a goal

[@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants]

Pavs did a moving screen too and this Leafs player was stopping or stopped and clearly wasnt doing a moving screen like that. Even just to compare the 2 the Stars one was worse.

[@Speakertweaker-tp4em]

@@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants yup damn refs

[@Kaitzurr]

one was driving at the net the other skated into a player trying to defend lmao

[@Speakertweaker-tp4em]

@@Kaitzurr what?

[@ryanmessier5884]

@@Speakertweaker-tp4em one had the puck made a pass and motioned toward the net to make a hockey playing screen the goalie, the other skates from the blue line to the faceoff dot without the puck and stops right in front of the guy defending the puck carrier these two plays are not even comparable lol

[@rungoodmuch]

I’m a die hard Avs fans I have to say that Toronto got pretty cheated by the refs this entire series. The blown high stick call in game 6 that led to a 5-3 situation which ended in a goal, followed by this call in game 7. I see why Leaf’s fans aren’t happy, they got screwed.

[@okyouknowwhatever]

The high-stick calls were very debatable but this interference pick Stevie Wonder would have seen. It's a downright clownish play by Holl.

[@rungoodmuch]

@@okyouknowwhatever agreed that it can be seen as interference. If you watch any game this is a common play, you can probably pick out a pick play multiple times a period in any NHL level game you watch from every team . If they want to call picks then they should be consistent and call all of them. The problem is that they don’t call picks so when they call this play here in a game 7 on a big play, when this is rarely called, I see why Leaf’s fans would be pissed.

[@okyouknowwhatever]

@@rungoodmuch He does it so obvious though, like he runs in and even loses his own balance. It looks really off and really blatant. Look at the whole sequence again and notice when Tavares scores his goal all Leafs players celebrate the goal, except one of them. One Leaf player doesn't immediately celebrate the goal. That player is Justin Holl. Holl doesn't celebrate the goal. Why? Because he knows he's probably going to get called for that pick. Right after the goal, when all of his teammates are celebrating the goal, Holl himself looks like someone who just got caught by grandma stealing cookies from the jar.

[@rungoodmuch]

@@okyouknowwhatever ya Holl does look guilty which probably doesn’t help but really shouldn’t matter. If that play happens away from the puck or doesn’t lead to a goal, does it get called? Probably not. It’s a very grey area because it’s open space so it’s really anyones for the taking. The NHL will need to address it sooner than later since it’s becoming a major part of offensive zone control.

[@camerondurham309]

Refs screw the Leafs. Why? Bettman knows that failure draws mockery, which draws more fans to hockey to see what it's about with this team. BS call, even months later.

[@hanleyaass6301]

I feel it is a pen though. The refs called it before the shot was taken. No-one would’ve cared if Tavares didn’t score off of the play

[@geneash8547]

agreed

[@HunterMagunter]

Still the right call, this isn't basketball you can't set a pick

[@stevewilson5402]

I didn't even know pick and roll wasn't allowed in Hockey.

[@remi-D]

The entire reason contact is allowed in hockey is to separate the player from the puck. You cannot impede players, especially when they don’t have the puck, which Cirelli doesn’t. Once you play the puck though, you’re fair game.

[@Forever_5150]

Worst call in game 7 history This is After watching it many times this is a enraging but good ish call its game seven hockey let the play go on

[@thetruthhurts6652]

Obviously you didn’t see the blues/bruins non call in game 7 a few years ago.

[@LucasSChiefsLightning]

That's a legitimate call. Stop being melodramatic

[@LucasSChiefsLightning]

@@thetruthhurts6652 That was in Game of 5 of 2019, not Game 7

[@Qayin]

lol new fan spotted

[@thebaconmanthony]

@@thetruthhurts6652 bro what? Game 7 was just complete domination, you're referring to game 5

[@alejandrob1114]

you call that and nothing in Game 6 OT?? no shame whatsoever.

[@bshinjp]

Gary bettman told the refs to call that.

[@MrPantera123456]

This series was called one sided. It was very blatant and really makes you wonder what’s going on.

[@AloneInWonder2683]

Typical lead post season elimination response. 🤪

[@MrPantera123456]

@@AloneInWonder2683 typical loser leaf hating response by you 😂🤣. I’ve never spent a second on any of her teams videos talking trash. That’s just pathetic lol

[@Etheo]

Take all the fines Keefe, Dubas, Tavares. Call this out.

[@BORRZZ]

first that 5v3 and then this 😂😂😂😂

[@forte7991]

Yeah geez.... refs gave TB the series

[@matthewduhn7906]

The Maple Leafs keep finding ways to dominate in the regular season and under deliver in the 1st round of the Playoffs.

[@sunsetcaptiva8573]

@@forte7991 Yup - blame the refs... the two most penalized teams in the NHL, but it was all on the refs... not that Toronto self destructed in game 7 or anything...

[@TheBoomotang]

@@sunsetcaptiva8573 A 1 goal game where 1 of your goals was taken away is not self destruction.

[@sunsetcaptiva8573]

@@TheBoomotang Taking the penalties is... And the goal was not "taken away" the ref's arm was up BEFORE he shot the puck... TB had goals "taken away" as well... they also kept getting kicked out of the face offs all night every game for no apparent reason... and if watched closely, the puck drops were ALWAYS on the Leaf players side of the dot... So don't blame the refs for your team losing AGAIN...

[@viktorreznov9116]

Clear whistle before the shot was taken. Penalty. That’s a clear as day call.

[@dhucks6929]

Watch the first Paul goal. There was a clear pin and hold at the TB blue line to give TB the 3 on 1. If you don't call that, then you can't call the Holl penalty.

[@viktorreznov9116]

@@dhucks6929 I just watched and this is an easy misconception to make. Boxing a player out from a loose puck youre both competing for is completely legal vs setting a pick for a third player who’s the puck carrier is interference. The contact starts when both players have a chance to compete for the puck. Was the Tampa player a little lax in getting up as the play advanced? Yes but that’s playoff hockey and certainly isn’t called and hasn’t been consistently for years.

[@ChrisTallant]

If this was called, why wasn't the tripping, holding, and other 21,338 other blatant penalties called?

[@Coby2022]

Because this goal would have prevented one of Bettman's sunbelt teams from making more money

[@smjt7722]

Holl got their first and claimed the spot. No way that’s interference. NHL is getting way too soft.

[@ryancho1381]

Absolutely disaster call and I was very upset Leafs losing another game 7. As a Habs fan I was cheering for the Leafs to win this one...damn

[@kevingunnery5470]

Blatant interference please stick to watching soccer…

[@adamCarter20]

Traitor

[@charlespeeps3024]

you aint a habs fan if you cheer for TOR..

[@ChicknSandwich]

@@kevingunnery5470 So was the slash on Nylanders hand, his glove flew off. Where's the call on that?

[@ryancho1381]

@@charlespeeps3024 obvious to cheer for a Canadian team.

[@Crimsix-l6y]

But there not gonna call the gudas holding stick against jarnkrok

[@kidbanzz6260]

Literally would be in OT rn

[@connorring597]

Cry more 💀💀💀💀🤡🤡🤡

[@Natsteinman]

Your tears are delicious laffy🤣🤣 get those golf clubs polished Mathews🤣

[@kidbanzz6260]

@@Natsteinman ha

[@kidbanzz6260]

@Diglet45 next year

[@ramirer9561]

Oh man Holl is having some major f ups these past few games. Also next time don't skate so far for the pick... you were suppose to already be in that spot while Tavares leads the play into you.

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

I would suggest that he needs to not just stand there like a statue too make it look like he's going somewhere or doing something.

[@hardovski7103]

Exactly, stay there looking for a one timer and then Tavares can use him to get away from 71.

[@Nick-yh6of]

Ya you could really see him go out of his way and brace for contact then fall like it was an accident

[@nottyler24]

don’t even like the leafs and it’s such a dumb call, whether the interference happened or not they would’ve scored there, if tampa did that it wouldn’t be called

[@mickmazz578]

I'm fine with this being a penalty, but be consistent about it. That's the huge issue, they call different rulebooks every game. Stick to the rules and call the freaking game, the refs not being able to get reasonably close for decades is an issue.

[@dhucks6929]

Agreed 100%. There was a brutal hold on the first Paul goal - the hold gave TB the 3 on 1 - it should have been called if you are calling Holl on that.

[@bogdank2790]

Actually..if you watch the play carefully…Holl gets to the spot and is stopped for a split second before contact..he is untitled to that spot..he is NOT obligated to step out of the way!

[@JohnSmith-cw9wl]

He set a pick, that’s in the definition of an interference call, also, he tries to fall over at the end because he realized that he couldn’t set the pick and get away with it

[@bogdank2790]

@@JohnSmith-cw9wl Again, if Holl gets to that spot and stops first, it’s his spot..he doesn’t have to clear the way for the defender…it’s that simple, otherwise offenders would have to clear way for a chasing defenders every time..and that’s not how it’s played!

[@JohnSmith-cw9wl]

@@bogdank2790 your making it sound like he just stopped in front of him, if you watch the video he skates 10+ feet into him, Holl is defenseman lmao, and if it’s really not a penalty then you can tell me why he skates directly to the penalty box before the call is made 😂

[@JohnSmith-cw9wl]

@James Ryan Ptak Gregory there’s 0 chance you can watch that and say it didn’t lead directly to a goal lmao, setting a pick is in the definition of an interference call, everybody always gotta blame the refs, use your eyes and look at the 75% of people in the comments that agree it was interference, also, before the call was even made Holl was skating to the penalty box lmao, Holl even realized it was a penalty lmao

[@JohnSmith-cw9wl]

@James Ryan Ptak Gregory 10% of people agree with you lmao, I don’t think you understand what a pick is, Holl knew it a penalty and somehow every Toronto fan thinks it wasn’t, as a Blues fan this is why I’m so happy to see Toronto lose, because there are just so many Toronto fans that look for excuses all over the place, it was pick, look up what a pick is bruh, I’m done trying to prove to a 10 yr old that you can’t set a pick in hockey, I’m sure all you Toronto fans are right and Justin Holl was wrong about skating right to the box after he did it lmao, open your eyes plz, done trying to argue with blind 10 yr olds

[@MisterMasterShake]

Great job, refs! You make this call...but just happen to miss Killorn grabbing and pulling Matthews' jersey for how many seconds in game 6 around the net? What were you watching then? Wish I had a job with no accountability.

[@ambrosemorgan7022]

Toronto will never be good enough to beat the referees

[@henryludvor6275]

could have stopped at "Toronto will never be good enough"

[@boomboom-hi5np]

This should not been waved off as a penalty. Refs in the 2024 first round playoffs arent calling interfernece on this type of play

[@SleepLess_Plays]

Still looking for the penalty 🤬

[@zama6081]

it’s a pick play that’s obvious it’s a penalty this isn’t basket ball but should’ve called it even. Especially when it comes down to a goal in game 7 when almost the whole hockey world is watching

[@Rich13canada]

Calling that in a game 7...... Buttman must be so proud.

[@tkozlofable]

Anything to keep the Canadian teams at the bottom

[@howdareyouexist]

cope and seethe

[@PeterSdrolias]

I don't care what anyone says. That was a soft call. It is game 7 for crying out loud!!!!!

[@Jacob-nw6ob]

Shouldn't of been a penalty

[@Qayin]

Should have a game misconduct 5 min major I agree

[@Jacob-nw6ob]

@@Qayin shouldn't be a game today the refs the only reason there is a game today

[@Jacob-nw6ob]

@frmthapole the refs the only reason u not eliminated yet

[@Qayin]

@@Jacob-nw6ob lol 😂 wahhhhhhhhhh

[@Jacob-nw6ob]

@@Qayin bruh the lightning ass they had the refs help them in game 6 be real idiot

[@peppymohawk8646]

This was incidental contact and highway robbery. The refs decided this game.

[@luke8838]

Reffing in these playoffs has been a total joke. Refs need to keep their whistles in their pockets and stop being a deciding factor in playoff games. It’s happening in every series and whoever in the NHL brass made this decision should not be working in pro sports anymore.

[@MrDouglassnow]

Worst call I have ever seen. Holl went down. So sad that a call like that can change a game 7. And a chip in delay of game. BS very disappointed in the officiating just not right.

[@QDebode]

Unbelievable bullsh*t. What a joke ...

[@matthewsimonds3346]

He hit cirelli and didn’t have the puck

[@QDebode]

@@matthewsimonds3346 it's game 7 of the play offs... When does that ever get called? Just inconsistent as fck.

[@DavidSmith-fw3if]

Did the Leafs think they were playing basketball? Jeez.

[@johnjohnston3879]

Great series from my leafs, Cups coming soon. Tavares was great for 200 feet all 7 games, tremendous effort from the whole maple leafs organization.

[@mikepisano5963]

Hahaha

[@howdareyouexist]

lmao

[@ryanriesing1354]

Leafs dont have to do anything. They are on their way to the top and have the pieces. It’s unfortunate they drew TB in first rd as they are the defending champs and are still a great team. It didn’t help the refs sucked in game 6,7. This is the playoffs let them play man

[@timdowney6721]

@@ryanriesing1354 Let who play? The ones with less speed/skill, who have to clutch, grab, interfere?

[@TheSp00nz]

Let's talk cups when they prove they can you know, win a round? 6 years in a row now that team has crumbled the moment things get tough and flamed out in the first round.

[@basicchannel3089]

even Xi Jinping has a better eye vision than these refs

[@123Gingyonme]

The guy ran into him 🤣

[@VsXLucKy]

You blind?

[@howdareyouexist]

@@VsXLucKy leafs fans are actually stupid

[@Nepxura]

Kerry Fraser vibes

[@colts0627]

Many views on this game , so I'll just say as a Leafs fan congratulations Tampa one hell of a series . That game should've gone to OT we both put 2 in the net , you don't make a call like that in a game 7 . Secondly we got away with some penalties as well to be honest . Thirdly major respect to Braydon Point for toughing it out and playing a shift in the 2nd period , that fall looked brutal . This series deserved to have a game 7 OT with the Tavares goal called back us as fans were robbed of that but either way going forward , considering Tampa hasn't been taken to a game 7 in their previous 2 cups runs and we matched them very well I have confidence that this isn't as much the same Leafs team that chokes , we matched them punch for punch , just simply the better team won . My father ( RIP ) as a Habs fan last year told me not to worry their time will come within 1 or 2 years .

[@Matt-bh6yp]

beautifully written. i agree. this is not a bad loss regardless, its the lightning

[@MrLaz0rz]

Being that you're against the reigning champions, getting this close to knocking them off is legitimately as hard as the final cup rounds. Leafs one of the best teams in the league, from a fan of neither. Just respect buddy.

[@willwhiteside1816]

You were not robbed. That goal should definitely not have counted. It was the definition of interference, you don’t swallow the whistle just cause it’s a game 7

[@willwel5533]

You can not like it, but it's a penalty.

[@loosemoose7584]

He skated into Hall

[@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants]

All major sports should have unlimited challenges on all things called or not called because it hurts the integrity of the leagues when they dont. At least if your own team had the option to challenge and didnt you could hold it against you own team too. All 4 major American sports have teams seasons and championships taken away over it.

[@matthewzmyndak2028]

Hockey games would take 8 hours to play with unlimited challenges.

[@DanRaidersWarriorsSharksGiants]

​@@matthewzmyndak2028 No it wouldnt.If It was a 2 min minor every time you were wrong it wouldnt be in a coaches best interest to do that.If it was a 50/50 call you would lose. On the interference penalty if the leafs lost they would be down 2 people for being wrong.That isnt playing around. In MLB/NFL/NBA you would need the punishment for being wrong to be harsh enough a coach wont want to challenge unless they 75% sure or more its a win. In the NFL if it was a loss of down and 15 yard penalty on offense to be wrong.On defense if you are wrong it can be an auto 1st down 15 yard penalty. Depending on the situation if you were wrong you could lose over it. In the NBA if you are wrong the other team gets 3 free throws and possession of the ball after.That can be a 6 point swing for being wrong. In MLB if you on defense and lose every runner moves up 1 bases and if nobody is on base the one in batter box or going to the box gets 2 free bases. On offense if you are wrong the lead runner is auto out and if there is no lead runner the one in batters box is instantly out. It has to be harsh enough that even if you win the challenge you would still prefer not to.

[@jasonkraus4885]

Your going to call that but Ryan mcdonagh checking bunting into the boards from behind

[@cclcanadiancountrylife3628]

They thru Clifford out for doing that. Game 1

[@jasonkraus4885]

@@cclcanadiancountrylife3628 they sure did and was anywhere near as dangerous if the nhl wants to be inconsistent with the officials they I believe the coaches and players should be able to call them out without getting fined or maybe the officials should be disciplined more not making calls like that

[@itsallovernow2929]

I don't care what the idiot haters want to say, the Refs favored TB ALL series. The Leafs were lucky to win 3 games with the bias crap. It would have been nice to see the outcome of these 2 teams if calls were actually made properly all series long.

[@mack1sback94]

You could call that every shift what a joke calling it in game 7

[@GWh135]

It led to a goal, if Holl doesn’t clearly set up the pick there’s a good chance Cirelli doesn’t allow Tavares to get a good shot off. At the very least, disallowing the goal was the correct call.

[@mack1sback94]

@@GWh135 Watch it in .25 speed, you'll see that Holl stops right before Cirelli collides into him. Holl is entitled to that space just as much as Cirelli is, terrible call

[@GWh135]

@@mack1sback94 Holl appears to stop in order to hold Cirelli back from his man (Tavares). The play is still considered a moving pick and it’s interference. Justin Holl had no other reason to be right there next to J.T.

[@mack1sback94]

@@GWh135 No lol he stopped so he doesn't run into Cirelli, Cirelli skates right into him and then throws him arms up......LOL a moving pick, you must be on the wrong video, this is hockey not basketball

[@GWh135]

@@mack1sback94 It appears to be set play though. I realize it’s not basketball, but apparently Justin Holl thought it was. Regardless of intent, it’s interference. Cirelli was only looking at Tavares, didn’t look like he knew Holl was gonna stop right in his way.

[@christopherworks400]

Not called often, but when it leads to a goal it is going to get called.

[@jaxensweet]

This game won me thousands in bets but I gotta admit one of the worst calls in history

[@christopherworks400]

@@jaxensweet I wouldn't say worst call. During the season it is rarely called, and when it is is is the same situation if it leads to a goal.

[@bobheath4990]

Agree that it was a weak call….but the referee made the call when it happened and had no way to know it would lead to a goal. Same as the weak call on Kampf when his stick made contact with Cal Foote’s shoulder pad, and Foote threw his head back like he’d been high-sticked in the face. Kelly Sutherland saw the play out of the corner of his eye and reacted too quickly to make the call.

[@KyleMacSkill]

That’s on Holl unfortunately, it wasn’t just a pick he skated 10 feet right at the guy which led directly to a scoring chance. They may not call a play like that if it’s in a mundane play but that gave him an in the to the middle of the hash marks.. Even by playoff standards it’s hard to argue that one imo.

[@chadgrov]

Sure but where’s the consistency?? Bunting literally got hit in the numbers 5 feet from the boards. that’s a hit from behind every other time and they don’t call that or the numerous other interference calls Tampa could’ve had all series. they call it then in a game 7? Curious

[@KyleMacSkill]

@@chadgrov people talk about consistency like it’s an easy thing to do when you have multiple refs reffing one of the highest paced games in the world. The reffing all in all in this series was decent, and I think you have to look at each call individually. And in this case, I think it’s hard to make an argument against it

[@itscarterbtw6557]

@@KyleMacSkill so if you can’t call them all don’t call any?

[@KyleMacSkill]

@@itscarterbtw6557 how in the world did you get they from what I said lol

[@johnlewitsky9915]

@@chadgrov stamkos took a cross check on the powerplay right after this 2 hands on stick 3 feet apart right in the numbers facing the boards no call. Your right I'd like to see guys suspended for the game and rest of series for hits like that on all teams

[@poejavelski148]

Whistle blew years before he put it in the net. If anything the Bolts players should have roughed up Tavares for shooting it after the whistle. Leafs are braidead for celebrating after lol.

[@matthewduhn7906]

Whether you like the call on the penalty or not, the whistle was clearly blown prior to the goal. It is no different than when the ref loses sight of the puck and blows the play dead just before the puck goes in the net. That's hockey, c'est la vie.

[@politicalbandwagon4989]

Fun fact, the leafs killed off the penalty and scored again minutes later, then still lost the game. This literally did not change a thing.

[@JasonBlackburn_02]

Penalty Justin Holl for being on the ice .

[@VvVici]

So in reality, it would be 2-2 and going in OT right now. That's a bad penalty holy

[@seal9454]

It doesn't matter. The Leafs would have lost regardless. Choke artists.

[@nathan.6592]

@@seal9454 they didnt choke today lightning just outplayed them

[@seal9454]

@@nathan.6592 Choke doesn't just mean losing in a pathetic fashion, it also applies to teams that SHOULD have won due to being the better team. That's what the Leafs were. A stronger overall team with home ice advantage. CHOKE.

[@carlosalvador98]

it's not a bad penalty, it IS a penalty. it's just lack of consistency from the refs.

[@jmin15]

@@nathan.6592 Choked game 6

[@drpalu4099]

And Steve Dangle loses his mind

[@rolandgaudet1966]

Ikr

[@tomwhiteside1779]

Could Holl have made that any more obvious? Just blatantly skates into him and then fell like a doofus after to make it seem like he didnt just glide from the blue line right into someone

[@TOZZE]

​@James Ryan Ptak Gregory It's a trash call because ur bias is clouding your judgement. The refs absolutely know more than James Ryan Ptak Gregory in the comments of Sportsnet. Was clearly blown dead before the whistle and was a no doubt interference. Enjoy the golf course buddy, got a taylormade in the garage you can borrow.

[@koryandrews1671]

I think this is the single worst call ive ever seen, after all the tampa interference the entire series, to call that now is a travesty and those refs should be ashamed

[@forte7991]

Refs should not own games

[@elijahstudios6096]

Oh, That's So Funny! I Couldn't Help Myself with the Maple Leafs Getting a Bad Call! This Made Me Laugh and Make Me Say "In Your Face, Leafs Nation!" John Tavares Scores to Tie, But Instead It was Waved Off Because Justin Holl was Called for Interference! Power Play for Tampa Bay Starts Now! Heck Yeah!

[@Glimjii]

That penalty is the exact moment I knew the Leafs were losing the game. Is it a penalty during the regular season? Sure. Does it affect puck possession? Hmmm debatable. But that's not something that should be called in the playoffs imo and something officials (not just for the Leafs) weren't calling both ways in a lot of series. So to reiterate yes it's interference and I've seen this countless of other times in the playoffs where it's not called but you call it in a 1-0 game in game 7? Get the F outta here with that crap. The officiating in the entire series for both teams was horse sh**

[@steve8803]

It was the correct call, Tavares never gets that shot off without the blatant interference. Roles reversed, and Stamkos scores like that and the refs make the correct call to waive it off, you'd be happy with it. Leafs lost, fair and square.

[@bBrooksR]

@@steve8803 yeah i agree, it was fair and square, and he his biased with his comment, but damn dude, both ways officiating sucked and it wasnt just in game 6 or 7. Just overall, almost every single call was dog water. Not saying it wasn’t fair. But damn did Toronto play a better series this time around. Gg

[@michaeldiflumeri5035]

@@steve8803 Watch both of Tampa's goal and there was obstructions that should also have been penalized. The only legit goal in that game was Rielly's.

[@steve8803]

@@michaeldiflumeri5035 keep whining

[@michaeldiflumeri5035]

@@steve8803 Keep 🙊🙉🙈

[@joeygas6501]

When did that rule come about...

[@ronevens8268]

about 100 years ago

[@joeygas6501]

@@ronevens8268 Is it called allot.. haven't watched Hockey in about 20 years

[@Sidious6460]

The refs have been very selective with their calls in game 6 and 7. Lol the Leafs don't need any help blowing a series.

[@FishDetective1]

What a horrible call😡🤬 The Gods hate Toronto🤬😡

[@jonmac6578]

Search Gary Bettman and Canadian teams, he has been quoted saying that he doesn’t want Canadian teams to make the playoffs or progress in the playoffs. He wants to grow the game in the US. Just look at tv ratings, a Canadian team loses in the playoffs 75%+ still watch the playoffs because love of the game, a US team loses and the city/state stops watching. A Canadian won’t win a Stanley cup if Bettman is commissioner just a fact.

[@henryludvor6275]

I searched "Gary Bettman and Canadian teams" and all i found was "Leafs fans and their excuses"

[@jonmac6578]

@@henryludvor6275 lol you must have that funny google

[@Nick-bh1fy]

@@henryludvor6275 if you don’t realize the bias w the nhl commissioner and Canadian teams you’re truly delusional and it’s not even about this post season. He doesn’t give af about Canada and just wants to grow the game in the US, hence the Tampa Florida rd2 matchup, his bottom line is money similarly to other commissioners in other major sports leagues and they wonder why nobody cares to watch anymore

[@DDWyss]

Penalty on Justin Holl, 2 minutes for getting run into. The NHL is a joke. Hockey is the best game on earth, all the NHL needs to do is not mess it up, and they can't do it.

[@bengarland9666]

Im neither a leafs nor a lightning fan and i have to say that might be the worst call i have ever seen. I dont know in what universe that is a penalty that turns over a goal. further proof the NHL has a major referee problem. I think the NHL needs to go to a system like the NFL where every scoring play is automatically reviewed

[@alexe606]

I also have no team to cheer for, but I’m gonna disagree. That was interference, and directly led to a scoring chance. Penalty for sure I think.

[@bengarland9666]

@@alexe606 i get where you're coming from but in my eyes holl is the one who got the brunt of a collision where two players ran into each other on accident

[@mmcl8881]

I mean he had his hand up to call the penalty before the goal was scored. At that point you have to call it you cant just pretend you didnt lift your arm for a delayed call. The whistle was even before the goal.

[@Labadamier]

@@bengarland9666 Holl went in to play the body against somebody who didn't have the puck, it is 100% interference... I will absolutely agree to the idea that the refs have not been calling that all series, but the arm was up before the goal was called :/

[@djsmith2871]

What part of obvious pick (he skated to it!) don't you see? If it didn't happen Tavares never gets that shot off. There is no goal to whine about.

[@CUDDLES55]

The ref looked more than happy to announce the decision. Tampa though will not win a third cup this year. Karma is going to get them. Kudos to the Tampa goaltender though.