Sometimes the true feelings come out on a hot mic.
MSG analyst and former Rangers captain Dave Maloney seemingly forgot he was on live television Sunday when he let out a “F–k” while reporter John Giannone spoke during the Blueshirts’ 2-1 home loss to the Red Wings.
“At that moment, the Rangers and about 18,000 officials in the stands…,” Giannone said.
Rangers announcer Dave Maloney (r) and Kenny Albert (l). MSG Photos
“F–k,” Maloney interjected, before Giannone continued: “…were screaming for a too many men penalty.”
Maloney’s reaction came during the third period at Madison Square Garden, while working alongside Alex Faust in place of Kenny Albert, who was in Madrid calling the Dolphins-Commanders game.
The Rangers could have used the man advantage since Detroit ultimately scored the game-winning goal with 3:47 remaining to drop the Blueshirts (10-8-2) to 1-7-1 at home.
His blunt NSFW remark followed an earlier rant against the officials.
The Rangers lost to the Red Wings on Sunday. NHLI via Getty Images
Maloney called out referee Kelly Sutherland in the second period for calling a holding penalty against the Rangers in a 1-1 game.
“Kelly Sutherland, who spends an inordinate amount of time explaining his calls on the ice, better explain this one, because this one is a joke!” Maloney said.
“Really? The stick is hooked around the right hip of (Rangers center Sam) Carrick. Stop explaining, make the right call!”
Maloney is in his first season as one of the main television announcers for the Rangers after previously serving as a radio announcer for the franchise since 2005.
He and Albert replaced Sam Rosen and Joe Micheletti following their retirements.
Maloney played for the Rangers from 1974-85.
“It’s pretty exciting for me. It’s a role I never thought I’d be in,” Maloney told The Post earlier this year. “I’m following in some pretty big footsteps in JD [former analyst John Davidson] and Joe, but working with Kenny for so long, from that standpoint, this is just perfect.”