During a hockey game, Erik Johnson's clean hit on Alex Nylander led to Reilly Smith taking a retaliation penalty, resulting in the Sabres having a power play while trailing 1-0 early in the second period. Johnson's actions also led to a tripping penalty for Tyler Johnson, cutting short the Blackhawks' power play. Smith was penalized for interference after a hit on Johnson, prompting the Penguins to express dissatisfaction over a missed call that could have given them a 5-on-3 advantage. The game saw multiple penalties and contentious moments involving the players.
The Penguins have a legit gripe. Erik Johnson bulldozed Reilly Smith away from the puck. Would have given Pittsburgh a 5-on-3 for over a minute.
Erik Johnson just got away with one during a puck scramble at the end boards on the Pens power play. He appeared to bury Reilly Smith as everyone went for the puck. Smith was asking why there wasn't a call
Reilly Smith is sent to the box after sticking up for Alex Nylander, the recipient of a big hit from Erik Johnson.
Erik Johnson's clean hit on Alex Nylander led Reilly Smith to take a retaliation penalty. Sabres to the power play trailing 1-0 early in the second period.
Erik Johnson with a solid hit on Nylander and then Reilly Smith goes for a hit on Johnson but the puck was gone, so he'll sit for interference. Sabres to the power play.
Erik Johnson rocked Alex Nylander and Reilly Smith hit Johnson back after that. Only problem was Johnson didn't have the puck
Reilly Smith gone for two for a foolish retaliatory interference penalty on Erik Johnson. #Sabres back to the PP at 5:15 of the 2nd.
A Tyler Johnson tripping penalty cuts short the Blackhawks power play at 0:22 of the second.