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Devils' John Moore says he didn't run Detroit's Dylan Larkin from behind

DETROIT — The NHL will undoubtedly look at the play in which Devils defenseman John Moore pushed Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin into the end boards late in the second period Tuesday night at Joe Louis Arena.

But it did not appear to be a play in which Moore deserves any punishment from the league. There was no penalty called on the ice.

"It was a pretty innocent play that happens a lot of times through the course of a game," Moore said. "I thought he kind of went limp there to sell a (penalty) call.