Darnell Nurse controversy sparks accusations of NHL bias by Dallas Stars (Image Source: Getty Images)

Dallas Stars fans are irate after what they perceive as biased treatment from the NHL. In a recent match, defenseman Darnell Nurse slashed Stars forward Roope Hintz. Roope Hintz was forced to leave the game and required assistance in exiting the ice.But Darnell Nurse received only a minor two-minute penalty, and the league indicated there would be no further discipline.

Stars fans there’s a double standard used at work

A lot of Stars fans feel there is an obvious double standard in how the league responds to incidents. A Dallas fan page posted online, commenting that the incident reminded them of the situation from last year’s playoffs that was done completely differently.Even Stars head coach Peter DeBoer echoed the frustration. “If that slash had occurred to Connor McDavid of the Oilers, who’s a name player, we all know it would have been a bigger penalty,” he said.Peter DeBoer challenged the call in front of the media:“Does anybody believe if Connor McDavid is carried off the ice the way he was, it is not a five-minute major? I think we all know what that would look like.”Also Read: “Keep Crying”: Dallas Stars’ Coach Pete DeBoer Drags Connor McDavid Into Injury Controversy But Gets Brutally Trolled By Fans

Players also believe that call was unfair

Stars forward Mason Marchment also discussed the incident. He did not call for exact punishment but definitely felt like losing a player like Roope Hintz should have prompted a harsher reaction from the officials.He is one of our top players, and now he’s done for the game,” Marchment said. “I don’t like to tell them what to do, but I don’t believe it was enough.Roope Hintz is considered to be a key player in the Stars’ roster, whereas supporters are concerned about how long he will be out. The slash not only injured the team in the game but could also influence the series in the future.Currently, the Stars believe they are being discriminated against and are demanding more balanced discipline throughout the league. The fans, players, and coaches seem to be in agreement; they just want the same set of rules applied to all.