Arron Asham should be gone for the rest of the NHL playoffs for this cross check and then punch on Brayden Schenn. There was nothing wrong with Schenn's hit on Paul Martin, yet Asham attacks Schenn.
Penguins forward James Neal should have been thrown out of the game for this questionable blindside on Sean Couturier. The refs really blew this call and their inaction probably lead to this chain of events. That's right pulling of hair by Craig Adams, how very Vancouver Canucks like, Alex Burrows and Max Lapierre would probably approve of this act.
It will be interesting to see what comes out of the NHL's Department of Player Safety, this was a very emotional and hard fought game and I could see a few fines and probably a suspension or two for some of the offending players. Loved the drama and the extra drama that came out of this game today.
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- VIDEO: Arron Asham Jumps Brayden Schenn In Penguins Vs. Flyers Game 3 (sbnation.com)
- VIDEO: Penguins-Flyers Fight And Aaron Asham-Brayden Schenn Hit (pittsburgh.sbnation.com)
- NHL Playoffs: Flyers hammer Penguins for 3-0 series lead (theglobeandmail.com)
- NHL Playoffs 2012: Aaron Asham Likely to Be Suspended for Brutal Cross Check (bleacherreport.com)
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April 15, 2012
