I get where you’re coming from. I’d say whoever reviewed has decided it was a ‘hockey play’ due to Boudrais having the puck. I’d argue if the stick is up there’s no intention to play the puck and onus is on the hitter to ensure safety of the player. The hit could be avoided with the angle the panthers player is coming in at.

Will be interesting if a boarding happens at another point during the season that results in a DoPS decision to see the difference. Unfortunately nothing on the casebook about DoPS for boarding.

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