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Originally Posted by Steve Bozek
It’s a split second decision, but I think he could see he wasn’t going to prevent the goal, and could have let up to either lessen the blow or even avoid him. But I’m sure he thought he could deliver a message by”finishing the check”.
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I don't believe this was a "split second decision" on Scheifele's part. It sure looks to me like he stops skating the moment he can see that he is not going to beat Evans to the net—still a good 8–10 metres away. He then clearly changes trajectory while still 3 m from the net to plow Evans.