The Washington Capitals were not pleased with a third-period penalty call on Nicklas Backstrom that led to a game-winning goal for the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday.
More specifically, it was Barry Trotz who had some choice words for what appeared to be some serious embellishment on the part of Nick Foligno.
Trotz obviously not happy with the high-sticking call on Backstrom late in third. Called it "disrespectful to the game."
— Katie Brown (@katiebhockey) November 20, 2016
Here's a look at the play in question:
Boy, did Foligno sell this high-sticking call on Backstrom resulting in the GWG with less than a minute to go for Columbus. pic.twitter.com/TVgTHmHNin
— Cristiano Simonetta (@CMS_74_) November 20, 2016
Trotz added he hopes the NHL looks at Foligno's actions and hands out a fine, but the coach may also get a call for publicly criticizing the officiating.
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