DALLAS — There is no known trophy that comes with the unwelcome distinction, but the Rangers are getting all too familiar with referees taking back calls by the time it’s too late.
“Unfortunately, we lead the league in apologies,” coach David Quinn said Wednesday after practice at American Airlines Center, the scene of the crime.
Mika Zibanejad was the latest victim Tuesday night, when he was belatedly whistled for a five-minute major boarding penalty and game misconduct during a power play with 9:53 left in the third period of a 1-0 loss to the Stars.