Overview
- Maloney’s expletive aired during John Giannone’s report as fans urged officials to call too many men on the Red Wings.
- MSG had just shown a replay indicating six Detroit skaters when the hot-mic moment was captured on the broadcast.
- Detroit’s Lucas Raymond scored the go-ahead goal with 3:47 remaining to secure a 2-1 win at Madison Square Garden.
- Earlier in the game, Maloney criticized referee Kelly Sutherland for a holding penalty called against the Rangers in the second period.
- The incident drew attention online as clips circulated, and it came in Maloney’s first season as a primary TV analyst, with Alex Faust filling in for Kenny Albert on the call.