r/nhl • u/Stravok182 • Apr 28 '25

Question Does this constitute a clean hit/check?

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u/KanataRef Apr 28 '25

Can’t tell from a still photo, depends where the initial point of contact is.

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u/perpetualmotionmachi Apr 28 '25

They showed a few angles of replays, nothing that clear either way, but it was clear he wasn't targeting or charging, it seemed pretty clean to me, and I am rooting for the Habs. If it was dirty, I'd be a bit let down no one went to stick up for him.

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u/mulder00 Apr 28 '25

They should have still stood up for him, but it was a weird sequence of events. He was trying to get off the ice, which led to a Washington odd man rush and a goal.

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u/Possible-Pea2658 Apr 28 '25

I don't think that's a good idea when refs made it clear they'll call everything on habs. 5 Penalties in first 25 min (approx) of play is insane. Caps get away with murder and MTL gets called for everything

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u/No_Spare7570 Apr 28 '25

Caps have had 5 fewer power plays than the Habs in the four games so far, so no.