OT: Wings game, Bertuzzi penalty
Did anyone else catch the wings game last night? The wings had a 5-2 lead late in the third and managed to turn it into a 7-6 OT (circus) loss. The Islanders scored 4 goals on a 5 and game major slashing penalty to Tyler Bertuzzi.
I watched the clip and yes there was a retaliatory slash on the upper leg/lower thigh which took Clutterbuck down. It didn’t look like a major penalty infraction to me though. Definitely a minor, maybe a double minor, but I didn’t see intent to injure.
I’m not looking for excuses to justify the wings loss btw. They stink. I’m just curious how others saw that call. I’m sure the league will review it and add commentary too. Thoughts?
edit: corrected 3 goals scored to 4
February 10th, 2018 at 10:46 AM ^
You said it yourself, it was a retaliatory strike. That’s intent right there. Maybe not to injure, but again, that is definitely debatable.
Bottom line is, don’t give up three goals in 5 minutes. That’s pretty awful and cost them the game.
February 10th, 2018 at 10:46 AM ^
February 10th, 2018 at 6:42 PM ^
...far more ad dollars and disposable income in the Long Island area and NYC Metro than there are in Detroit/SEMI/Windsor.
This was a no-brainer call for the NHL.
February 10th, 2018 at 10:46 AM ^
They actually gave up 4 goals on the 5 minute penalty
February 10th, 2018 at 12:40 PM ^
That's right, good catch.
February 10th, 2018 at 11:03 AM ^
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February 10th, 2018 at 5:11 PM ^
Inexcusable at any level
February 10th, 2018 at 11:14 AM ^
Double minor AT MOST. That was bullshit, but having a PK that gives up 4 goals in 5 minutes is piss poor....
Time for Holland to move on, bring Stevie Y home!
February 10th, 2018 at 11:33 AM ^
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February 10th, 2018 at 12:43 PM ^
I'm glad I'm not the only one that call was excessive.
February 10th, 2018 at 1:05 PM ^
February 10th, 2018 at 5:10 PM ^
5 for Bertuzzi? Not unless you are giving 5 both ways. That was an obvious dive. Clearly Bertuzzi needed to be penalized. But there are worse slashes every three or four minutes in an average hockey game that go uncalled when players are struggling over pucks. Bertuzzi was just stupid to do it so obviously and deliberately right in front of the refs.
February 10th, 2018 at 3:32 PM ^
Yea, the wings got fleeced. It's unfortunate but they only lost 1 point. Boo hoo
February 10th, 2018 at 4:31 PM ^
The Red Wings only lost 1 point but the Islanders (a team they are chasing for the wild card) gained two points. A three point swing when the Wings can't afford to lose any points in the standings. The Wings currently have a 2.5% chance of making the playoffs (according to clubprosports.com) so unless they go on a really big run really soon, they will be playing for pride (and an improved spot in the draft lottery).
February 10th, 2018 at 7:44 PM ^
Dive or not, and light slash or not, you CANNOT be doing that after there is a whistle blown. Same goes for many other sports. Yes there are bigger slashes when the puck is in play, but once the whistle is blown you can't do that as a professional paid athlete.
February 10th, 2018 at 7:44 PM ^
Dive or not, and light slash or not, you CANNOT be doing that after there is a whistle blown. Same goes for many other sports. Yes there are bigger slashes when the puck is in play, but once the whistle is blown you can't do that as a professional paid athlete.