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Will Stars’ Antoine Roussel Get Further Penalized For Hit On Alex Stalock?

By Catherine Silverman

Nov 8, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns (88) checks Dallas Stars left wing Antoine Roussel (21) during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns (88) checks Dallas Stars left wing Antoine Roussel (21) during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Stars forward Antoine Roussel made a massive hit on Sane Jose’s goalie, Alex Stalock, during the game Saturday night

The Dallas Stars are not, as a collective group, known for being the grittiest team in the NHL.

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During Saturday night’s game against the San Jose Sharks, though, fans were reminded that the Stars have at least one player who sometimes crosses the line; when Sharks netminder Alex Stalock came out of his crease to play the puck, Stars forward Antoine Roussel knocked him flat.

Apparently, Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic wasn’t amused with the hit, as he immediately made a beeline for Roussel. Pandemonium ensued, and the game disintegrated into one giant scrum down by the Sharks’ net.

According to NBC’s Pro Hockey Talk, Roussel apparently took a cheap shot at San Jose skater Justin Braun, who was being held and was unable to hit back. During the post-game media interview, Sharks head coach Todd McLellan expressed his displeasure with that.

Roussel received a penalty for goalie interference and a game misconduct, although no word on whether the hit will receive further review.

The Stars ultimately fell 5-3 to the Sharks, losing their two-goal lead late in the game with a pair of goals by defenseman Brent Burns, a power play goal by Patrick Marleau, and an empty-netter by former captain Joe Thornton. The only Dallas player to score would be Tyler Seguin, who took home a hat trick.

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