Blake Wheeler of the New York Rangers took ownership of a costly overtime penalty in Game 4 against the Panthers. Despite being out of game action for 3.5 months, Wheeler acknowledged his mistake and discussed the play with his teammates and goalie Shesty. He expressed regret for the decision that led to the penalty, emphasizing his responsibility for the outcome.
Hours after #NYR’s Game 4 loss, Blake Wheeler said this about his OT penalty: “I've replayed it a million times between last night & this morning. I own that play.” More on that + my convo with 17 on his injury journey & what drove his playoff comeback👇🏼https://t.co/jgbxda7G4V
Even though Blake Wheeler wasn’t to blame for the penalty that cost #NYR Game 4, he took ownership of it this morning. It was yet another example of the leadership he’s displayed in his inspirational comeback effort, which we discussed at length here 👇🏼 https://t.co/jgbxda7G4V
Rangers' Blake Wheeler on costly overtime penalty in Game 4 vs. Panthers: 'I own that play' | @ColinSNewsday https://t.co/PThGXlysaW
"It was a tough spot for him to be in" After 3.5 months out of game action, of course Blake Wheeler was caught in a crucial moment for #NYR in Game 4 against #TimeToHunt ⤵️ https://t.co/Kd5m1mC4nA
Blake Wheeler on the penalty he took in OT: “I’ve replayed it a million times last night and this morning, and I own that play. I talked to Shesty about it after and asked if he’d prefer I let (Barkov) take that look. If I trust anyone to make the save, it’s him. 1/2 https://t.co/EUmqA7opJw
Blake Wheeler’s inspiring Rangers return spoiled by decisive penalty https://t.co/wqnWmT0RMb https://t.co/qR6YomeyC8
#NYR Mika Zibanejad on his picked off pass that led to Wheeler's penalty in OT: “It’s making decisions. I see him kind of coming towards me, I think he’s open because [Will Cuylle] is going to the net, trying to make the play and they poke it and go the other way, obviously...