There was more to that hit than just playing hard D.
Ristolainen was making a statement. Hard play on a star, fine. But no one holds him accountable? And he carries on to score a hat-trick? Ferland going out and being physical was too little too late.
The good guys won. Johnny scores the winner. Guess it's OK.
But what if Johnny didn't come back and was sent to the quiet room?
Is it then a dirty play? He was targeted. Plain and simple. Is targeting star players not supposed to be a no no?
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