In the closing stages of the playoffs for the Boston Bruins, their announcer Jack Edwards made quite the statement, not mincing words when he labeled NHL referee Steve Kozari a coward.
«McAvoy is seeking explanation from Steve Kozari. And Kozari is the FIRST OFFICIAL TO EXIT THE ICE. COWARD!!!»
Jack Edwards going out on his terms
The tension escalated after the second period when Charlie McAvoy sought clarification on a call, only to be met with silence from Kozari. Edwards, in one of his final Bruins broadcasts, didn't shy away from expressing his frustration, directly calling out Kozari.
Jack Edwards just straight up called referee Steve Kozari a coward on live tv 🫣
Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs extended the series to game six, clinching a 2-1 victory in overtime, courtesy of Matthew Knies.