Smith was unbelievable tonight. Not just saves but body checking and playing the puck, everything. I saw him stop two pucks dead that were rimmed on the glass. Easy first star most nights, but Johnny was just as good. Probably the most entertaining player in the league when he's on.
Backlund's hit was pretty similar to the one he got in the 2016 World Cup, and I think he missed some Sweden games because of it. Dumba definitely launched and made head contact head so he should miss a game IMO.
Gio has done that move before and this will give duck fans more credence for their dislike of him.
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