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Humphreys — a 2024 draft pick of the Colorado Avalanche — left the game, while Tourigny was assessed a major penalty.
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Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
McNabb received a major penalty for interference and a game misconduct at the 9-minute mark of the first period.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
After the review, McNabb was assessed a five-minute major penalty for interference and a game misconduct that ended his night.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The officials did not call a penalty while the puck was in play, but huddled and reviewed a potential major penalty.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 12 May 2026
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Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
McNabb received a major penalty for interference and a game misconduct at the 9-minute mark of the first period.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
After the review, McNabb was assessed a five-minute major penalty for interference and a game misconduct that ended his night.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The officials did not call a penalty while the puck was in play, but huddled and reviewed a potential major penalty.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 12 May 2026
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“Major penalty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/major%20penalty. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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