They say all is fair in love and war. Perhaps in hockey, too.
Two nights after Washington kayoed our captain, Sidney Crosby, in dastardly fashion, the Penguins resorted to a little chicanery in Game 4 to ensure a win.
With two minutes remaining and the locals clinging to a precarious 3-2 lead, forward Nick Bonino bought a bogus high-sticking call with a boffo acting job worthy of an Oscar.
Up came T.J. Oshie’s stick. Back went “Bone’s” head, raising a glove to his bearded face for true thespian effect. Tweet went the referee’s whistle.