The talking heads are unbearable this morning.. especially Craig Button.. they're calling the Monahan hit dirty.. like many on this board..
Let me break it down for you..
Reinhart coming into the corner sees Monahan coming in as well.
They both stop completely when they get to the corner and Reinhart turns to the boards to protect the puck. The ref is looking right at the two with perfect line of sight.
Monahan, clearly out of options, puts his stick across Reinhardt lower back and pushes him over.
Monahans motion was not a quick crisp extension like a traditional cross check, it was a push towards the boards.
The position of Monahans stick on Reinhart's lower back would push someone forward, not down. Reinhart embellished the downward motion and lunges himself into the boards in attempt to draw a penalty as he had no where to go.
That's how I see it anyway.
Great non-call and great play by both Monu and JG.
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