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Originally Posted by Robbob
In my opinion, double minor (roughing and delay of game for dropping the gloves) and the slashing was properly called. I say double minor as according to the rule book, he probably could have been called as an instigator. With it being in the final 5 mins that is a game suspension and the coach would get a fine. So the double minor would be the refs being lenient.
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If there's no fight, I don't think they will give an instigator. The rule book refers to an "altercation" but then goes on to give every example as including a fighting major. And it's under "fisticuffs".
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