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Originally Posted by theslymonkey
This argument always makes me laugh.
Is he just supposed to regulate his speed as he crosses?
Players are taught to close the gap hard, it's just that Sillinger stopped and held the puck. That gives the green light to lay him out. If you watch the video, Bennett is gliding when he hits him. It's not a charge, it's a hard hit on a stationary player who's dangling the puck.
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By the NHL rulebook it's a charge though.
"Charging - A minor or major penalty shall be imposed on a player
who skates or jumps into, or charges an opponent in any manner.
Charging shall mean the actions of a player who, as a result of
distance traveled, shall violently check an opponent in any manner. A
“charge” may be the result of a check into the boards, into the goal
frame or in open ice.
Bennett travelled a long distance, and violently checked the opponent.