https://nationalpost.com/pmn/sports-...es-over-sharks
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“Predatory,” is how Sharks coach Peter DeBoer responded, when asked about the Bennett hit.
The incident resulted in players from both benches yelling angrily at each other.
“They got the lead in a game that got out of hand and it was kind of gutless at the end,” said Pavelski.
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Frankly, I think the Flames were just taking the NHL's stance to heart. They determined that Dumba going for a devastating hit late in a decided game wasn't a problem. So Bennett did likewise. It sounds like others have clocked his hit at 0.6 seconds after passing the puck as well, which is the guideline. The hit itself was by the book, and Bennett didn't even come flying in for a huge hit late, he was chasing the puck and caught someone stupidly admiring their pass.