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Crinon received a minor penalty, and Canada scored just 25 seconds into the ensuing power play, per ESPN.
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Crinon received a minor penalty for the hit.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
The Bruins took 10 minor penalties.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Hartman converted a crisp pass from Johansson at the left post on the power play to make it 2-0.
Ottawa then went on a 5-on-3 power play as the Wild were whistled for two minor penalties 24 seconds apart.
—CBS News, 14 Dec. 2025
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Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Crinon received a minor penalty for the hit.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
The Bruins took 10 minor penalties.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Hartman converted a crisp pass from Johansson at the left post on the power play to make it 2-0.
Ottawa then went on a 5-on-3 power play as the Wild were whistled for two minor penalties 24 seconds apart.
—CBS News, 14 Dec. 2025
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“Minor penalty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minor%20penalty. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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