Kendall Coyne responds to criticism of NBC analyst Pierre McGuire after “mansplaining” accusations

In case you missed it, Kendall Coyne Schofield worked the Wednesday Night Hockey broadcast for NBC’s Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning game las night, working between the benches with longtime NBC analyst Pierre McGuire.

Coyne, of course, made headlines this past weekend when she competed in the NHL’s All Star Skills Competition in place of injured Colorado Avalanche star Nathan McKinnon. Remember this?

While she was bested by Connor McDavid in the fastest skater competition, well… you can hardly blame her. The reality is that she put up a lap that’s probably better than most NHLers and losing to McDavid, usually considered to be the fastest hockey player in the world, is hardly shameful.

And speaking of shameful… well let’s go back to Mr. Pierre McGuire. 

Fans absolutely RIPPED the veteran broadcaster for “mansplaining” to Coyne last night, prior to puck drop. It was truly a cringeworthy moment that only Pierre himself is worthy of providing.

Check it out:

“Tampa’s going to be on your left, Pittsburgh’s going to be on your right," McGuire told Coyne Schofield on air. "We’re paying you to be an analyst, not be a fan tonight."

Uh… Pierre, did you forget that Coyne is a five-time World Championship gold medalist and helped the United States to capture gold at the 2018 Winter Olympics? She understands the game at a higher level than almost anyone and has a communication degree from Northeastern to boot. This woman knows her stuff.

In any case, as mentioned before fans came out online and absolutely ripped McGuire, prompting Coyne to make a statement herself.

Check it out:

Well said, Kendall. Pure class, but then again… what else would you expect?