The Penguins were up in arms after Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Brandon Manning crushed Jake Guentzel with a hit that appeared both high and late during the second period of Saturday’s Stadium Series game at Heinz Field.
There was no call on the play -- the main objection from Pittsburgh’s bench immediately after the hit.
Guentzel had just moved the puck to a nearby linemate as the play transitioned into the neutral zone when Manning threw the hit, sending Guentzel hard to the ice.
Manning hit looked late and is being reviewed.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) February 26, 2017
Guentzel, for now at least, appears to have gotten the last laugh. He returned and recorded the primary assist on Nick Bonino’s goal, which gave Pittsburgh a 2-0 lead.
Philly has since cut into the Pittsburgh lead.