The Detroit News
Detroit — Anthony Mantha didn’t necessarily want to do it, but he knew he’d have to.
Mantha crosschecked Philadelphia captain Claude Giroux during Saturday’s game — Giroux was lucky to escape injury — and the Flyers were intent on making Mantha pay Sunday night.
Mantha knew he’d have to fight. It’s hockey code. He was ready.
“Obviously I didn’t want to, I’ll be honest,” Mantha said.