Patrick Roy criticizes Mikko Rantanen for 'disrespectful' collision.

New York Islanders head coach Patrick Roy let loose a heated outburst at Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen on Tuesday night after Rantanen was tossed from the game for a hit that caused Islanders defenseman Alex Romanov to exit due to injury. In the closing minute of the game, Rantanen collided with Romanov after being checked by Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield, leading to Romanov crashing into the boards. Despite the violent impact, Romanov was able to skate off with some assistance and didn't require a hospital visit, as confirmed by the Islanders. Rantanen received a 5-minute major penalty for boarding, resulting in an automatic ejection. He holds the top scorer position for the Stars, boasting 27 points across 20 games. Despite the incident, the Islanders secured a narrow 3-2 victory on the road. As Rantanen headed out, Roy could be heard on the ice-level microphones reprimanding him, with explicit language, possibly hinting at a contentious rematch in New York later in the season. Following the game, Roy criticized Rantanen's hit as "disrespectful" towards his team, emphasizing the importance of player safety and respect on the ice. He recalled Rantanen's style when drafted by Colorado, noting that such plays should not have a place in the game. All dangerous plays undergo scrutiny from the NHL Department of Player Safety for potential disciplinary actions, ensuring player safety remains a top priority in the league. Dallas Stars coach Glen Gulutzan expressed a contrasting view on the Rantanen incident, suggesting that the collision was a result of Mayfield impeding Rantanen's balance, leading to an unfortunate outcome for all players involved. The game's climactic final minute saw a contentious ruling when Dallas appeared to equalize with 0.1 seconds remaining, only for the NHL Situation Room to intervene due to goaltender interference. The review determined that Jason Robertson had interfered with David Rittich, preventing the goalkeeper from defending the net against Wyatt Johnston's goal. Despite the disappointment of the overturned goal, Stars captain Jamie Benn and Gulutzan acknowledged the challenges of such rulings, with varying perspectives on the interference call and its impact on the game's outcome.