It sucks to get lit up 8-2. But that loss counts the same as a 2-1 loss, so you regroup quickly and move on.
There were some positives to be taken from that brawl though. Kulak, who is a relatively new and junior member of the club was getting roughed up and the whole team, from the Captain down, were ready to get in there for some retribution. Even Boring Monahan was fired up as all hell. Hamonic never shies away from a tilt, and Tkachuk is just a beauty. He's been playing like a vet since his first few games in the NHL.
This type of thing can unite a team in anger and passion, and all of a sudden guys start playing for each other more. Good things to follow.
Having said all that, I fully expect the league to come up with some BS excuse as to why no Detroit players will be suspended, Gully gets a $25k fine, Tkachuk gets three and Ferly gets $5k fine. What good is it being an Original Six if you don't get perks from the league? All 200 of their fans would be pissed if they received any supplemental discipline.
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