Jake Allen had a lot to say after the game and his response was simply perfect
It was a sequence that caused a huge stir on social media yesterday when Jake Allen mysteriously received a ridiculous and controversial penalty for delay of game:
A camera angle clearly shows that the strap on his helmet snapped and he simply could not continue playing.
After the game, the Habs goalie was asked to comment on the footage and gave a perfect answer:
As reported by the excellent Simon-O. Lorange, of La Presse:
"Jake Allen, on the 5-on-3 that followed his penalty for removing his mask: 'I wasn't going to let them score on that penalty. No chance. I was mad as hell. They weren't going to score."
Well said! The goalie wasn't happy, and with good reason. He admitted to rarely being angry, especially after officials, but yesterday Allen was furious and didn't understand the referee's decision.
The veteran responded in the best way possible.
His defenseman David Savard also added a layer:
For Jake Allen's full press conference:
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