Intentional or Not? The Pens broadcast seemed to think so. When asked about the hit, Mike Del Zotto said he knew he was going to get checked by James Neal and tried to reverse it. It kind of looks like it on the replay. Is he trying to elbow him? My guess is he was bracing himself and clipped Neal with the elbow.

Del Zotto indicated that he hoped Neal was okay. If he does get a call from the league, it’ll come tomorrow before the Rangers face the Hurricanes. Especially on a quick turnaround. I’m not sure. Del Zotto isn’t a dirty player. Though you can argue that his play was reckless and injured Neal. Hopefully, it’s not a concussion.