It’s up to the NHL to decide if Rasmus Andersson will pay a higher price for what many saw as a headbutt on Kailer Yamamoto. What isn’t up for debate is that the his actions played a significant role in the Flames' opening night loss. (By EricFrancis)
What isn’t up for debate is that the defender’s overzealousness played a significant role in the Flames’ opening night demise.
Intentional or not, Andersson appeared to lead with his head as he rammed the diminutive forward into the boards, before throwing several punches. The officials missed the cranial contact, dishing Andersson elbowing and roughing penalties. But, headbutt or not, Andersson went too far, which was immediately evident with an attempt to fight the 5-foot-8, 153-pound winger.
Sutter has long made it clear his goal is to ensure his team is harder to play against, which means penalties for over-aggressiveness are to be expected. “Probably a couple of penalties – double minor and tripping penalty - they scored on both of them, were momentum shifts. We’ve got to eliminate those, for sure.”
“Obviously you’ve got to manage your emotions, play between the whistles and everything after, let it be.”
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