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Lightning not getting worked up over Bruins’ punches in final minute 05.15.11 at 1:16 am ET
By Scott McLaughlin

It would be understandable if the Lightning were angered by the punches Nathan Horton and Milan Lucic landed on Dominic Moore and Victor Hedman, respectively, in the final minute of Saturday’s Game 1. It would even be understandable if they retaliated, either at the time or in the future.

Instead, the Lightning seem completely unperturbed by Lucic and Horton’s actions. They didn’t respond on the ice, and they didn’t have much of a response after the game, either.

“Well, there is not too much to say,” Hedman said of the incident. “That is part of the game, too. I have to expect that and there is nothing I can do about it. That’s what he did, and I wasn’t expecting it, so that is why it took me a little aback.”

Tampa Bay coach Guy Boucher avoided commenting on Horton and Lucic and said he was just happy his team kept its composure.

“We only focus on our emotions, not the other team’s emotions,” Boucher said. “We were really calm and we stayed calm.”

Hedman said he doesn’t expect a carryover or anyone going out of their way to get revenge in Game 2 Tuesday night.

“No, I don’t think so,” he said. “It happens in games and it is something you have to expect. I don’t think there is going to be anything else going on.”

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  • http://Enteryourwebsite... duane.

    love lucics game but he should absolutely be suspended-repeat offender and the fact he has two teammates on sidelines because of reckless play are reasons alone to suspend him. Just a terrible decision and one that should be dealt with. A very dangerous habit he is building.

  • Tom

    There will be no suspensions because the NHL does not want Tampa Bay in the Stanley Cup Finals. It would be bad for the NHL tv ratings. GO BOLTS!

  • Gray

    There shouldn’t be a suspension either way. Only Chirping talking teams like the Bolts and Habs cry for suspensions or hell the police when a player on the team their a fan of gets hit.. Well if the Bolts have any REAL fans. The Habs at least have those.

  • Jesse

    If real fans are fans that throw garbage at opposing teams’ players after their team loses, I’m glad the Bolts don’t have any of those. GO BOLTS!

  • OrangeSun

    That can be found in every overly passionate crowd and what was mostly being tossed were yellow towels. Though, the ‘Bolts’ wouldn’t know what passionate fans are. I wouldn’t even be surprised if the team moves North in the next 15-30 years. Throwing Towels and such is far from throwing chairs. And usually a fair number of towels wind up on the ice win or lose

  • Twits run wild

    Lucic should be suspended. Such a cowardly act. Hedman didn’t say he should be suspended and didn’t call the police you hom0 Gray. Horton is a wus too. Getting the Lightning confused with the Habs means you don’t know squat about hockey and are just a homer. As for OrangeSun, that has to be another blockhead Boston fan that don’t realize the Bolts do OK – his projection is 15-30 years out. A lot of teams can move in 15-30 years moron.

  • Gray

    I love the trolls- they call everyone classless, but they use the least classy language. Swearing and slanging like they’re 15.

  • Stephen

    To Gray, and orangesun. I double-dare you to come down to Tampa, I will be happy to show the both of ya what passionate fans are all about. It’s ok though, you guys can keep fighting, and we’ll keep winning. Go BOLTS!

  • Jesse

    Actually, believe it or not Orange, I never saw that in the Washington or Pittsburgh series. And you’re delusional if you think they don’t have real fans either.

    Trying to justify that by saying “Well, a portion of it was just towels!” is nonsense. Try again.

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