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Originally Posted by Macindoc
Defenceman dove across and it deflected off the blade of his skate. You can see and hear it when you play it back. Bennett should have got rid of it more quickly, or even better, Mangi should have shot it rather than passing. He had the better angle and there would have been no risk of a bobbled or blocked pass, and the defender wouldn’t have had time to get across like he did.
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I'm not so sure about your portrayal of events. First off it was Lindholm, not Mangiapaine who passed it to Bennett. I cannot find a replay of the missed empty net so you might be right? Has anyone else seen it anywhere?
I do know NHL.com doesnt have it as a block, the play is listed as: 18:36: MISS CGY #93 BENNETT, Wrist, Wide of Net, Off. Zone, 44 ft.
Regardless, cool that Lindholm was giving Sam another goal. Unfortunate that Bennett couldn't give him the assist.
Ultimately it had no effect on the game anyways but it is interesting to note that the coach had Bennett out on the ice with the goalie pulled. Fire Ward! Am I doing this right?