ECF : (5) New York Rangers vs. (4) Les Canadiens de Montréal

[Dabura 12,207]

Prust's hit - the hit itself - was actually clean. I'd thought it was a headshot, but it was shoulder-to-chest. Stepan went flying because it was a total blindside, and that's the only issue. Stepan wasn't expecting a hit because there was no reason for him to be expecting one because the puck was nowhere near him at the time. So it's a minor penalty for interference or roughing. The officials didn't catch it, which sucks, but the DOPS isn't going to discipline him.

Now, Carcillo...he's toast. Physically engaging an official is pretty much the ultimate no-no, which is why you almost never see it happen. They'll probably throw the book at him. Double standard? Probably. If a star had done it, nothing would come of it. But you know what? Losing Carcillo for the rest of time will only help the Rags. Carcillo's a huge liability in an ultra-tight series, which this may very well be, and the SCF would certainly be (if the Rags are going to have a chance).

[Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204]

Stepan broke his jaw on that hit by Prust last night. Not only no penalty, but taking out the #1 center for the Rags. With Brassard banged up too, this series unfortunately could swing the Habs way.

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

Prust's hit - the hit itself - was actually clean. I'd thought it was a headshot, but it was shoulder-to-chest. Stepan went flying because it was a total blindside, and that's the only issue. Stepan wasn't expecting a hit because there was no reason for him to be expecting one because the puck was nowhere near him at the time. So it's a minor penalty for interference or roughing. The officials didn't catch it, which sucks, but the DOPS isn't going to discipline him.

Now, Carcillo...he's toast. Physically engaging an official is pretty much the ultimate no-no, which is why you almost never see it happen. They'll probably throw the book at him. Double standard? Probably. If a star had done it, nothing would come of it. But you know what? Losing Carcillo for the rest of time will only help the Rags. Carcillo's a huge liability in an ultra-tight series, which this may very well be, and the SCF would certainly be (if the Rags are going to have a chance).

I disagree about it being clean.

It was late and he made little contact to the body while contacting a player's head. And the only way you can contact the head legally is with solid body contact to the core of a player's body.

He catches him with a shoulder to the chest maybe, but he also caught Stepan's head (he broke his jaw). It wasn't a hit delivered through the core of Stepan's body, it was a fly by that contacted the head. I'm fully expecting a suspension.

As for Carcillo, he proved he's exactly as stupid as everyone thinks he is.

[Dabura 12,207]

I disagree about it being clean.

It was late and he made little contact to the body while contacting a player's head. And the only way you can contact the head legally is with solid body contact to the core of a player's body.

He catches him with a shoulder to the chest maybe, but he also caught Stepan's head (he broke his jaw). It wasn't a hit delivered through the core of Stepan's body, it was a fly by that contacted the head. I'm fully expecting a suspension.

As for Carcillo, he proved he's exactly as stupid as everyone thinks he is.

Yeah, I was definitely off-base. I hadn't noticed on the replay how his shoulder rides up. I guess I'd assumed Stepan had broken his jaw when he hit the ice. But even then, it was a blatantly predatory hit. Good call, DOPS.

[brett 1,029]

That #20 for New York sure gets a lot of "NCFT" (Net cam face time).

its nice seeing a guy drive the net

[rick zombo 3,739]

That #20 for New York sure gets a lot of "NCFT" (Net cam face time).

Not as much as #11 for LesHabs.

Brendan “I’m Little So I don’t Care If I Hurt a Goalie” Gallagher.

[cusimano_brothers 1,655]

From NHL:

Montreal Canadiens forward Brandon Prust has been suspended two games for interference with New York Rangers forward Derek Stepan during Game 3 of the teams' Eastern Conference Final series in New York on Thursday, May 22, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

[Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029]

Let's be honest, Prust wouldn't have been suspended if Stepan wasn't hurt on the play. A penalty, no doubt, but a suspension is overboard.

Carcillo is still the hot-head he's always been. He just seems to fight less now.

[frankgrimes 1,836]

Prust should have gotten at least 4 games - I love his attitude - but the hit was late and he totally blindsided Stepan.

Carcillo is what he is an agitator, who isn't fighting anymore a Prust Carcillo scrap was something I've been looking forward to in this series.

[cusimano_brothers 1,655]

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

Interested to see how the Rangers respond.

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

Carcillo is a moron, but 10 games is overkill.

[Euro_Twins 4,476]

Carcillo is a moron, but 10 games is overkill.

10 games is mandatory. Can't hit a ref, gotta protect the blind... See what I did there, it's cause refs are blind

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

10 games is mandatory. Can't hit a ref, gotta protect the blind... See what I did there, it's cause refs are blind

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

Interested to see how the Rangers respond.

After the dirty hit on Stepan and the comments from Montreal players and coach afterwards, I'm rooting for the Rangers all the way.

[Rivalred 630]

After the dirty hit on Stepan and the comments from Montreal players and coach afterwards, I'm rooting for the Rangers all the way.

Anyone else think there was pent up frustration regarding the "Price" situation, Habs wanted to make a statement, ended up going overboard, and dug their own grave?

[cusimano_brothers 1,655]

Never thought I'd read about Ulf Samuelsson's implication as part of a spy team.

[BottleOfSmoke 5,965]

Geaux Habs geaux

[Dabura 12,207]

Rags with a shorthanded tally, up 1-0.

[BottleOfSmoke 5,965]

The Habs are not geauxing

[BottleOfSmoke 5,965]

1-1!

[Euro_Twins 4,476]

Geaux rags geaux

[BottleOfSmoke 5,965]

Eff off E_T eff off

[BottleOfSmoke 5,965]

God dammit E_T you jinxed it

[Euro_Twins 4,476]

Sorry bos