Milan Lucic hits Ryan Miller Nov 12, 2011

Milan Lucic hits Ryan Miller from the Buffalo Sabres at Boston Bruins game on Nov 12, 2011.
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[802wolves]

The NHL rule book states that at no location on the ice is a goalie considered part of the play. It is up to the player to make an effort to avoid contact with the goalie. Miller was out that far to play the puck, a vital part of a team's success. If Miller didn't come out, Lucic would have had the advantage with all that speed cutting across the front.

[Tian Rossi]

I'm not saying this hit wasn't dirty but technically isn't it legal because the goalie was out of the crease? What the hell was miller doing? He was just asking for a shot from one of the most physical forwards in the nhl.

[leo29hornsfan]

I only wish that Buffalo had big John in this game. Lucy would have gotten his ass kicked in this game for sure. The only thing I wanted to see was Miller hit him with his stick. Fuck Lucic and the Bruins. Glad Scott whooped Thorton's ass the next season to make an example out of him..

[haruururha]

@BruinsBrawler- Yes,this commentator is a dumbass. That doesn't take away from the fact that this is a completely illegal hit. Rule 69.4. The goalie is "not fair game" to be hit anywhere. Period. And Lucic made no attempt to avoid Miller. The puck was long gone. Miller braces for contact once he realizes that Lucic is going to hit him. What would you do if someone 4" and 50lbs heavier was coming at you? Lucic is the real dumbass.

[BruinsBrawler]

That commentator is a dumbass. He made it sound like he fuckin murdered him for god sakes. Clean shoulder to shoulder check, no intent to injure there. Miller was the one who initiated contact. Lucic was focused on pursueing the puck and even tried to peel off once Miller got rid of it. Where as Miller sticks his shoulder out forcing a collision. Not just saying this because i'm a Bruins fan, but it's a contact sport. If your going to play the puck, at least learn how to absorb a hit.

[Ben Wilson]

No, it is illegal.

[Sasa Misic]

SRBIJA BREEE

[sakk3d]

1:26 Miller tries to hit the player with stick :D

[1977jnasty]

Yes you do, and you will. Because you're a faggot bitch.

[Tim Boyd]

This is where Boston is lucky buffalo didnt have big John

[TheTriforceSword]

Wow, you got butthurt over the JOKE part of my comment. I assume you cant take a joke.

[thecmsfilmz]

haha too bad they can't defend there goalie