In the Washington Capitals’ 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday, T.J. Oshie was called for a high-sticking minor after he deflected a puck that hit Victor Headman in the face. The officials called Oshie for high sticking, then talked about it, and kept the call the same. The refs blew the call, and Tampa took a 2-1 lead.
There are many instances where high sticking and delay of game penalties have been called wrong by officials. Whether it be friendly fire on a high stick, or the puck being deflected before going out of play, officials have incorrectly called penalties that have decided games.