The NHL has fired referee Brian Pochmara, who officiated Game 5 between the Panthers and Lightning, after an investigation found he shared a sports betting account with a professional poker player who bet on hockey.

Scouting The Refs on X: "Golden Knights vs. Sabres Referee: Jon Mclsaac #2  Referee: Brian Pochmara #16 Linesman: Scott Cherrey #50 Linesman: Brad  Kovachik #71 https://t.co/lxrkhh6e8c #VegasBorn #SabreHood #VGKvsBUF #NHL  https://t.co/akFp1xUa7k" /

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