The refs have done their job. They'll swallow all whistles the rest of the game, which obviously favors the more physical, defensive, and veteran team.
At home. Sid on your team. A very solid coach in Sullivan working them for the interference call. Against a trainwreck organization. You betcha the refs are going to be carrying some quick whistles this period.
I was about to say Pittsburgh was absolutely controlling play whenever the Mitts line isn't on the ice, but then the Mitts line loses a faceoff and...
another challenge?
That's a hit to the head on UPL.
Yes. In one of the first few games of the season he failed to do so, got knocked off his skates, and the Sabres line change turned into an oddman rush goal.
He's not making that mistake anymore.