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Originally Posted by AC
@WesGilbertson
Key point from NHL's video explaining two-game suspension for #Flames LW Milan Lucic: "While we understand Lucic's frustration at seeing his goalie slashed, players are not excused from punishment when they act in retaliation for another player's illegal act."
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Perhaps if the referees had done their jobs and called the slash/spear, Lucic wouldn't have had to do what he did. Absolutely terrible explanation. Player does illegal act. Refs don't call the illegal act. Teammate exacts punishment. Throw the book at him.