Again I get the sentiment that Vegas has multiple chances to close the series out and they failed to rise to the occasion and not let 4 goals in in 4 minutes. Got it. But think of that exact scenario happening to your team and tell me you wouldn’t be livid? It was a crock of
From my observations, the Sharks had their fair share of controversial calls that didn't go their way that cost them games in the series against the Kings in 2013 and 2014. I recall Game 2 in 2013 where Kings were on the power play, trailing behind 3-2, with the last minutes of the game, and there was some controversy where the puck was out of play and it was either Jeff Carter tipped it out or one of the Sharks tipped it out. If the refs deemed the Sharks play it out, it would be deemed a delay of game call. Refs ruled it as Delay of Game on the Sharks. Kings went on a 5 on 3 and converted both those times to literally steal the game 2 win from the Sharks. I am not going to complain about that since obviously Kings on the game, but I don't blame the Sharks for being livid at the time.
Another instance was Game 6 in the 2014 series. Tied game in the 3rd. Was a solidly played game for both teams. Justin Williams poked the puck between the goalie's legs and it looked like he may have pushed the goalie while attempting to poke the puck in the goal. Sharks wanted goalie interference on that one, refs stated the goal was a good one, and then Kopitar turned it up and scored two straight goals. Once again, I don't blame the Sharks and their fans for being livid on the Williams goal. Heck, the Kings got screwed in a regular season game against the Red Wings back in late 2013, I think. Puck was clearly out of play, but it hit the netting, the puck landed on the back of Quick's neck and went in the goal. Refs deemed that a good goal with no further review (which was absolutely horses***), , tying the game and the Red Wings won in OT.
It really sucks when these kinds of referee judgment calls has been made and it wouldn't hurt if these calls are more consistent, but that's always a uphill battle to face.