Michael McCarron Calls Josh Manson ‘Dirty,’ But Wild Have Bigger Problems Than A Butt-End
Tempers flared in St. Paul as Michael McCarron blasted Josh Manson's character following a controversial non-ejection, yet Minnesota's lackluster performance remains the team's most pressing postseason hurdle.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — In Game 4 of the second round matchup between the Minnesota Wild and the Colorado Avalanche , some controversy broke out.
Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson , who missed the first three games of the series with an injury, received a heavy hit by Michael McCarron in the first period. McCarron blasted Manson and while Manson was going down, he brought McCarron down with him. After the two were on the ice, Manson decided to ram the end of his stick into McCarron's ear.
After review, the NHL claimed that Manson attempted a butt-end on McCarron but did not successfully complete it. NHL Rule 58. 5 indicates a double minor is issued for an attempt to butt-end, and an actual butt-end would be a 5-minute major and a game misconduct.
Josh Manson butt-ends Michael McCarron. The play is under review to determine whether there is a penalty or not. 🎥: Sportsnet pic.
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