Late in the third period of Calgary’s 3-2 loss to Toronto on Sunday afternoon, Flames alternate captain Matthew Tkachuk fell on top of Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell. Campbell was slow to get up but stayed in the game, no penalty was assessed, and the Leafs held on for the win.
But controversy erupted following the game regarding Tkachuk’s conduct on the play.
Here’s how Tkachuk explained the situation:
It was just a battle in front. I actually thought my tip went in. A 6-on-5 situation, just bang away at the puck and I live in that crease area throughout the games.