McAvoy dumped the puck into the corner and was trying to avoid contact to chase. This is just a collision. I would say it’s a good no call.
Jay105
Probably, honestly looks accidental with bodies moving quickly. If Marchand doesn’t touch the puck just before the hit, you might have an argument for charging. But he’s engaging with the puck
cacti_stalactite
It was a collision, both parties were okay.
WetComb89
He looked like he was trying to avoid him and they collided. Hockey is just so damn fast sometimes there’s just no time to react.
No-Material-23
Jack Edwards would be the one to ask.
notyomamasusername
This video clip reminds me how much I hate the Bruins. /s
But seriously it looks like a collision to me, not a targetted hit.
Edit: I forgot the obligatory “Fuck Marchand” whenever Boston is brought up
mildlysceptical22
That’s a collision, not a check. Great (a rare event) non call by the officials.
Otterslayer22
Yes
Boboar
It kind of looked like both Aho and McAvoy made last second adjustments to reach for the puck after Aho’s pass got picked off by the other Bruins defenseman. They put themselves on a collision course into each other and McAvoy tried to dodge at the last moment which led to an awkward hit. I wouldn’t think it was malicious at all.
Substantial-Big5497
Led with shoulder, totally legal
Khripchook
And unavoidable Collision
booty32145
No, it’s not, but it’s a complete accident, so you don’t call a penalty there. hockey is just nuts
habulous74
Yup. Clean as a whistle.
StackThePads33
Not really a hit, but a collision. It looked like there was an attempt to avoid it, Aho was on an angle because he was trying to get the puck. Just another day in hockey
Background-Cup5044
Yes simple answer
Arpey75
Chucky the Train!!
Dyldo_II
If he intentionally hit him, I’d say it’s illegal since the player did not have posession of the puck, but seeing as how he looked like he was trying to avoid contact, I think it’s okay, just an unfortunate collision that shook one guy up more than the other.
iJDBz
He no longer had possession but based on players position not much you could do about it or call for it. Not to mention it’s play offs. It’s fine
mochajon
A little questionable, but looks mostly incidental and at the very least it falls within the 3 count after releasing the puck rule.
lonelyoldbasterd
As a Bruin fan , completely legal
str8dwn
Unavoidable and better than the question.
specifichero101
Had no reason to believe aho would be cutting back on a 2 on 1, so the collision wasn’t even really expected.
Scoreycorey515
The bruin left his feet, I’m pretty sure this makes ot illegal..
KevinKCG
I initially thought it was a dirty blind-side predatory hit because Aho did not have possession of the puck. On close look, it seems McAvoy was trying to get possession aggressively and ran over Aho by accident.
It was a reckless play, so I would have been fine with a penalty being called. McAvoy has some responsibility for the safety of other players.
tdfast
McAvoy actually had the puck. And there was no head contact. Just more ugly than anything, all around.
Wide-Substance-7331
Yes
LogieThePerogie
Good delivery and clean hit
RUZIONI08
We don’t give Aho enough credit for how tough he is.
Pogodickbanana
Yep, sure is 👍🏼
Wizdad-1000
Not intensional, both were just playing the puck and made contact. Marchand had the directional momentum advantage so it looks like a open ice hit. Good call on no hit.
C_HVAC
Yup
AroraCorealis
it’s legal in the sense that there was almost nothing he could do to not hit him but he really didn’t have to lean into it like that
pye-oh-my
Yes, but it’s the Bruins so It doesn’t count
Pixel_Sports
Incidental contact
DJP-MTL
Yes.
UnleashYourMind462
No hit here.
Working_Horse_3077
Accidental Collision. If he had lined him up that would likely be a charging penalty.
paulbrisson
This is an intentional hit without being one
JammJamm2016
Hate Boston, good no call on this tho.
___whatis___
Inadvertent at first look.
canadiatv
I hate the bruins… what was the question again?
Squabbles1234
It wasn’t even really a check, it was a collision, but given that it was just a random collision, he was like 90% shoulder/shoulder with maybe a little head contact, Aho looked fine to me too.
TheCaniac30
Fair collision- sucked to see.
Octane3750
The only thing you could possibly argue is that he kinda got aho with the elbow, but he didn’t contact the head and it would have been right through the body had they been square. That’s just physical play. Aho doesn’t like it but who likes getting trucked? It’s a physical sport, it’s not basketball….
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McAvoy dumped the puck into the corner and was trying to avoid contact to chase. This is just a collision. I would say it’s a good no call.
Probably, honestly looks accidental with bodies moving quickly. If Marchand doesn’t touch the puck just before the hit, you might have an argument for charging. But he’s engaging with the puck
It was a collision, both parties were okay.
He looked like he was trying to avoid him and they collided. Hockey is just so damn fast sometimes there’s just no time to react.
Jack Edwards would be the one to ask.
This video clip reminds me how much I hate the Bruins.
/s
But seriously it looks like a collision to me, not a targetted hit.
Edit: I forgot the obligatory “Fuck Marchand” whenever Boston is brought up
That’s a collision, not a check. Great (a rare event) non call by the officials.
Yes
It kind of looked like both Aho and McAvoy made last second adjustments to reach for the puck after Aho’s pass got picked off by the other Bruins defenseman. They put themselves on a collision course into each other and McAvoy tried to dodge at the last moment which led to an awkward hit. I wouldn’t think it was malicious at all.
Led with shoulder, totally legal
And unavoidable Collision
No, it’s not, but it’s a complete accident, so you don’t call a penalty there. hockey is just nuts
Yup. Clean as a whistle.
Not really a hit, but a collision. It looked like there was an attempt to avoid it, Aho was on an angle because he was trying to get the puck. Just another day in hockey
Yes simple answer
Chucky the Train!!
If he intentionally hit him, I’d say it’s illegal since the player did not have posession of the puck, but seeing as how he looked like he was trying to avoid contact, I think it’s okay, just an unfortunate collision that shook one guy up more than the other.
He no longer had possession but based on players position not much you could do about it or call for it. Not to mention it’s play offs. It’s fine
A little questionable, but looks mostly incidental and at the very least it falls within the 3 count after releasing the puck rule.
As a Bruin fan , completely legal
Unavoidable and better than the question.
Had no reason to believe aho would be cutting back on a 2 on 1, so the collision wasn’t even really expected.
The bruin left his feet, I’m pretty sure this makes ot illegal..
I initially thought it was a dirty blind-side predatory hit because Aho did not have possession of the puck. On close look, it seems McAvoy was trying to get possession aggressively and ran over Aho by accident.
It was a reckless play, so I would have been fine with a penalty being called. McAvoy has some responsibility for the safety of other players.
McAvoy actually had the puck. And there was no head contact. Just more ugly than anything, all around.
Yes
Good delivery and clean hit
We don’t give Aho enough credit for how tough he is.
Yep, sure is 👍🏼
Not intensional, both were just playing the puck and made contact. Marchand had the directional momentum advantage so it looks like a open ice hit. Good call on no hit.
Yup
it’s legal in the sense that there was almost nothing he could do to not hit him but he really didn’t have to lean into it like that
Yes, but it’s the Bruins so It doesn’t count
Incidental contact
Yes.
No hit here.
Accidental Collision. If he had lined him up that would likely be a charging penalty.
This is an intentional hit without being one
Hate Boston, good no call on this tho.
Inadvertent at first look.
I hate the bruins… what was the question again?
It wasn’t even really a check, it was a collision, but given that it was just a random collision, he was like 90% shoulder/shoulder with maybe a little head contact, Aho looked fine to me too.
Fair collision- sucked to see.
The only thing you could possibly argue is that he kinda got aho with the elbow, but he didn’t contact the head and it would have been right through the body had they been square. That’s just physical play. Aho doesn’t like it but who likes getting trucked? It’s a physical sport, it’s not basketball….
Yep.
Legal