Niklas Backstrom cross check on Peverley

The Washington Captials "could" be without one of their best players because of this unnecessary and dirty cross check by Niklas Backstrom on Boston Bruins forward Richard Peverley at the end of tonight's game. Backstrom received a match penalty at the end of the game tonight for this cross-check. It will be interesting to see what kind of supplemental discipline that Backstrom receives.  [Box Score]

Based on how erratic Brendan Shanahan has been in his ruling during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, I would be surprised if Backstrom receives any punishment, mainly because of his star status. I predict that if there is any punishment it will be the maximum 2,500 dollar fine.

Edler's elbow smash to-the-head of Brouwer

Another game, another dirty head shot, seems like the players are not getting the message one bit, it also looks like the Colin Campbell Wheel of Justice will be spinning again today. What the hell is wrong with Alex Edler, who basically started a line brawl at the end of the second period with a dirty unneeded elbow to the face of Troy Brouwer’s... Come on! There is no excuse for that hit, it's unacceptable and there is no way anyone can defend that dirty hit, even the Canucks fans… Whatever happened to playing the game straight up and taking a number?