The Match penalty is so the Coyotes don't go after Muzzin on the ice. The Refs have done this before.
Also it's the third period.
But what was Muzz suppose to do
use some discretion? if that was James Neal we'd be losing our minds. I dont think Muzz meant to hit him in that fashion but its a bad hit either way
Uh no. That would be a misconduct. Match penalty puts the Kings short for five minutes and means an automatic review for Muzzin.
How exactly is he supposed to use some discretion when the guy falls leaving him now time to avoid contact?use some discretion? if that was James Neal we'd be losing our minds. I dont think Muzz meant to hit him in that fashion but its a bad hit either way...not 5 minute worthy, but a bad hit
For sure, should've clarified that. Technically they are in NHL jail. I doubt they are there any longer than they have to be. Any veteran that signs there out gets traded there is probably on there way out of the nhl.