Dominique Ducharme didn’t yet have a clear diagnosis of Jake Allen’s post-game health condition, but it was just like: he confirmed he’s the NHL concussion observer (or spotter) who recommended that the goalkeeper be removed from the game.
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Allen didn’t leave the game automatically after being hit by Dylan Larkin in the first.
“He was telling me he was correct,” Ducharme said.
However, extensive testing by NHL staff has shown otherwise.
“When the spotter asks for the player to come out, they give him tests to see where he’s at. The more it went, the worse it was for Jake. It was the spotter’s decision more than that of our medical staff not to send him back into the game in the second half. “
Ducharme declined to comment at length on the play that led to Allen’s injury. However, he questioned the intentions of Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin.
“Larkin was coming quickly, but there was a movement from Petry at the same time. Did he do everything to avoid contact? It happens fast. One thing is certain, the arbitrators decided not to call anything. “
The coach later confirmed that the team would be recalling Cayden Primeau for tonight’s game against the Bruins in Boston.
The character of Montembeault
It certainly wasn’t the ideal entry into the game for Samuel Montembeault, but Ducharme still liked the way he rebounded after allowing the Red Wings two goals in 45 seconds early in the second period.
“Getting into a match at the end of the first like that when it’s been a while since you received your last throw, it’s not easy. He showed good character in the way he handled the situation from the time they scored their second goal until the end of the game. “
Despite everything, once again, it seems that a tile fell on the head of the Canadian.
“It was a funny game and it’s another situation that we would have preferred not to experience. On the other hand, in general, I don’t have much to say. Of course, we would have liked to have the second point, but we don’t have it. “
Good game
The fact remains that, despite the defeat and anticipated loss of their current No. 1 goalkeeper, Ducharme was taking some positive action from his players’ outing against the Red Wings yesterday.
“The two goals changed the momentum. They brought them to life and we started playing on our heels a bit more. We created turnovers due to poor execution. However, after that I really liked the way we played in the third period. There are always ups and downs in a game. The situation surrounding Jake was special. On the other hand, we took the blow well and we rebounded well. “