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Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers
First thing I thought of was this hit:
I recall a lot of comments when we signed Neal regarding this beautiful hit. McAvoy made the right play, however may have got an elbow in there. Max 2 min penalty, no more. But the play is totally legal.
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The difference is Segin is touching the puck. He hits it twice and then Neal hits him. Neal's contact is right on the crest with his forearms.
compared to the hit on Johnny where the puck isn't around and on this angle it appears like an elbow to me. Maybe someone can slow it down.