It's a little surprising to see this from Tkachuk to be honest. He's built a bit of a reputation as a warrior around the league. There's no way that this tiny, insignificant toe tap should have drawn that sort of a reaction out of Tkachuk. It's a little embarrassing to be completely honest.
All things considered, yes, Holl was caught flat-footed and reaching on that play. Yes, there was some contact with the skate of Tkachuk, although very minimal. But if the officials were hellbent on getting a call on Holl there, they should have at least called them both - Holl for the trip and Tkachuk for embellishment. Then again, these are NHL officials we're talking about here.. they're not exactly concerned with calling things right down the middle.
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19 MARS | 500 ANSWERS Brady Tkachuk showcases his diving skills against the Leafs, draws a penalty on one of the worst calls of the season Should the refs have called Brady Tkachuk for embellishment on this play? | ||
Yes | 451 | 90.2 % |
No | 49 | 9.8 % |
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