You guys really are reading far too much into one game..
This kid is relied upon game in game out to carry what is quite frankly a downright bad Pats team. He is the main focus of the entire opposition every single night. He absolutely has to cheat at times to create offense - it's literally their only chance to win, and he can get away with it at that level.
Last night was certainly not one of his better performances and he still managed a goal, assist, shootout winner, a +2, and had 7 shots on net.
He's about as good of a junior aged player as you will ever see. Just enjoy it.
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