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Tkachuk nearly took out Canes’ forward Jordan Martinook with a penalty in the third that was reviewed as a major penalty before being downgraded to a two-minute minor for interference.
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Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026
Originally called a major penalty on Duchene, it was reviewed by officials, who said there was no infraction.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Greer received a minor penalty for the hook, a major penalty for interference on the boarding and a game misconduct on the play.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Gudas was given a major penalty and ejected, then suspended five games for kneeing — the maximum the Department of Safety could levy because the hearing was by phone.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026
Originally called a major penalty on Duchene, it was reviewed by officials, who said there was no infraction.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Greer received a minor penalty for the hook, a major penalty for interference on the boarding and a game misconduct on the play.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Gudas was given a major penalty and ejected, then suspended five games for kneeing — the maximum the Department of Safety could levy because the hearing was by phone.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Major penalty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/major%20penalty. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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