With the Rangers back in action later today at Carolina, the NHL decided against having a hearing for defenseman Mike Del Zotto. So, no suspension. Del Zotto got away with an elbow to Pittsburgh forward James Neal last night. Neal was in on the fore check when Del Zotto caught him as he was playing the puck.
“I knew I was gonna get hit on the forecheck there,” Del Zotto said. “I just tried to kind of reverse hit and brace myself. I’m not sure exactly what happened. I have to see it, but I hope he’s OK.”
No surprise. It’s hard to determine if there was intent. Del Zotto has been playing his best
hockey. He might not be racking up the points but MDZ has been meaner around the net,
protecting Henrik Lundqvist. Loved seeing him throw Evgeni Malkin down post whistle.
That edge is what Garden Faithful have been looking for. Hope it continues.
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