Are players playing cleaner? Are referees swallowing their whistles? Players, execs, and analysts offer ideas.

The Toronto Maple Leafs scored a short-handed goal vs. the Colorado Avalanche after the puck hit referee Kelly Sutherland.

Kyle Palmieri's face said it all.The New York Islanders forward was standing by the bench on Monday night as replay officials ...

Devils forward Dawson Mercer scored a critical power-play goal during the second period of the Hawks' 5-3 loss Wednesday ...

Kelly Sutherland got his name in the story of the Avalanche’s loss at the Toronto Maple Leafs — something no NHL referee ever ...

NHL referee Kelly Sutherland inadvertently aids Toronto Maple Leafs' Steven Lorentz in securing a winning goal against Colorado Avalanche, as Sutherland's high-dive prevents the puck from leaving ...

The Kings overwhelmed the Bruins with a 7-2 victory, but the highlight was the tense non-fight between goalies Darcy Kuemper ...

Twenty-six officials – 13 referees and 13 linespersons – have been selected by Hockey Canada to work the men’s and women’s U ...

NHL referee Kelly Sutherland inadvertently played a key role in a Toronto goal during the Maple Leafs' 2-1 victory against the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night. The Maple Leafs were killing a ...

If NHL referees are biased against young players, what explains Nazar's success drawing calls as a rookie — and Bedard's ...

TORONTO — Kelly Sutherland got his name in the paper, which is something no NHL referee ever wants. Sutherland earned an ignominious assist on the game-winning goal early in the third period ...

The Chicago Blackhawks were beaten by the New Jersey Devils at United Center on Wednesday evening. It was a game that the ...