On Sunday, during a game between the Bruins and the Carolina Hurricanes, Edwards caused a stir for a different reason. After Hurricanes forward
Jordan Martinook was not called for a penalty, Edwards expressed disbelief, even though the video replay clearly showed that no rule violation had taken place. Adding to the confusion, Edwards was seen laughing hysterically and clapping during the replay, leading to accusations of intoxication by some hockey-related accounts on social media.