I can understand the initial reaction to the Schiefele thing as a dirty hit by Tkatchuk - but I’ve watched the replays dozens of times in real speed and slow motion - there is no way there was any intent other than to make a hockey play. The player turned away awkwardly and it unfortunately caused an injury... no blame - just bad luck.
Laine injury had nothing to do with Gio’s “crosscheck” and is more likely to be a stinger caused when he elbowed Gio on the chin (which should be looked at by the league as a head shot more than Tkatchuk play being looked at). But in all seriousness, this is playoff hockey and emotions get up on both sides. Move on to game two where I am sure both sides will have new stuff to gripe about.
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