Avs vs. Blues with 167 penalty minutes
The game between top two teams in Central Divison finished with 167 penalty minutes in total.The game between Colorado Avalanche and St. Louis Blues had everything what fans wants to see. Nice plays, goals, big hits and fights. And of course, great 4:0 win for the Avs. What's more interesting is 167 penalty minutes and 12 game misconduct penalties!
It all started with Patrick Bordeleau's big hit on Kevin Shattenkirk, who unfortunately hurt himself with his stick. Brett Jackman came for a quick revenge and started a scramble against Bordy.
Bordeleau's big hit on Shattenkirk and following scramble with Jackman
The answer on Bordeleau's came quickly. Blues captain David Backes attacked NHL rookie Nathan MacKinnon. MacKinnon reacted to first hit, but afterwards Backes started to hit "Mack". Coach Patrick Roy said Backes showed what kind of leader he is.
Backes's jump on MacKinnon
The real desperation of Blues was shown late in the third. Three Blues players hitted Bordeleau and the scrumble started.
The final scramble on ice
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Pavol Hercko, Slovakia, pavol@eurolanche.com
06/04/2014 - 14:00
