Cale Makar Waves Off Tripping Penalty Against Mat Barzal

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[@bigfoot163]

Sportsmanship.... Impressive,

[@reignofpie6945]

The guy just keeps adding reasons to love him game by game

[@lukefraney3026]

The great 8 did the same thing a while back

[@Ben-il3oc]

I rarely see this… wow…

[@galifianakis2808]

@@lukefraney3026 too bad hes a putin fan so he isnt as loveable

[@dmacg5520]

@@galifianakis2808 keep that same energy for every American who supports a president then 🤷‍♂️

[@toadwiiremotewithwiimotion6247]

@@Ben-il3oc I believe Jacob Vorachek did this in a tied game that would have given his team a powerplay with a couple minutes left in the game

[@dredrini7820]

After watching the World Cup for the last month, this has reminded me as to why hockey is the greatest sport on earth

[@BensBrickDesigns]

Agreed, I love me some soccer, and the WC was a hoot, but it's definitely full of thespians.

[@jamalgivens9373]

Something we don't see everyday, good for Makar for showing sportsmanship.

[@MDK2_Radio]

Wonder if this will help him win the Lady Byng this time around. It’s one thing to compile few PIM in a season, but waving off drawn penalties is next level gentlemanly play.

[@surudog4929]

Ovi did exactly this last year playing Las Vegas.

[@benjaminlynch9958]

Referees are going to remember this. I’d be shocked if he doesn’t get the benefit of the doubt for the next few weeks.

[@zzii0327]

Refs could learn a few from this

[@kellymurphy5544]

Makar has traded this tripping penalty for future considerations. Smart move.

[@PastaRulla]

Nah, refs don`t care

[@Chujometlofuk]

Maybe next time he wont get called interference for just standing :D

[@c.s.s.5326]

I could see Cale explaining to the ref that he wasn’t showing them up, rather, he knew he lost the edge but didn’t want to get called for what may have been perceived as a dive due to the fact they called Barzal. No one wants that rep.

[@Gibbs-rq4yg]

My respect for Makar just went up 1000%.

[@Tony-Gunk]

good on Makar.. honesty is hard to come by these days iirc Ovi did the same a few months ago with Pacioretty in Vegas

[@goaliepro6887]

Yeah in that game Ovi slipped up trying to turn hard and they called the penalty but he told the ref not to call it he tripped

[@alinaperry3488]

Good on Makar. I respect that. He’s a very likable and honest kid. Love his game ❤️

[@DeathProofXXX]

I’ve seen a few players do this before as well and it’s fantastic since consistency of calls across the league is really starting to be debated 👏🏼 Don’t let hockey become soccer

[@bones343]

It’s happened a few times before, but certainly isn’t a common thing. It’s always nice to see. Players know and lots of times especially when it comes to trips, guys just can’t hold their edge and a stick will be right there and it’s nearly impossible to tell. Kudos to Makar.

[@captcal]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qovVeWtvjLRlrLM Ovechkin did it last season lol

[@daytonprescott8384]

I was about to comment that it's happened before.

[@PredatorRock]

I vividly remember Giroux doing this over a high stick against the Devils a few years back. There were definitely times where this has happened. It's very interesting, for sure.

[@daytonprescott8384]

@@PredatorRock Ovechkin did it with a tripping or holding call

[@crystalborne8315]

I wish they would have shown Bednar's reaction on the bench lol.

[@Proxyy7]

It feels so weird having a favorite player a decade younger than you

[@TheFrodoBaggins33]

respect for that, seen this here and there but not often, always respect when a player has integrity

[@tylerray92]

Hell yeah, Frodo

[@Lobosalsa9]

Do we need another reason to love Cale? Fantastic sportsmanship, fantastic role model for kids, fantastic guy. My favorite Av.

[@JSauer21]

Gotta love it, I remember Ovi doing this in the past too. One of many reasons hockey players are the best

[@justinbrannan1135]

I'm not a avs fan... but Cale is literally the best thing to happen for that team...his sportsmanship there was awesome to see

[@matthewbuckley4944]

True sport.

[@allaboutNDIRISH]

Damn, never seen sportsmanship like that. Talk about high character

[@jacobn.3387]

I went to a lightning and avalanche game last October, we lost in a shootout and Makar was the one to win it for the avs. On top of that they beat us in the Stanley cup finals. As much as I say I hate this team, I can’t be mad at Makar. He seems like a great guy and the amount of talent he has is ridiculous. I hope he wins many more Stanley cups in his career!

[@trevorladouceur656]

Could you imagine if Hedman and Makar were able to play together :O

[@jacobn.3387]

@@trevorladouceur656 they would be nearly unstoppable

[@duhvidian2369]

I went to that game. It was a great game for me, but I ended up getting covid from it, so there's that, lol 😆

[@gregariousgaming6497]

Wow, my new favourite player. So kuch respect for the game and his opponents and even his own team. Who knows, the equalizing future penalty could have hurt the team later.

[@Tarpondss]

I was always raised that way to be an honest gentleman. Yes some will call it stupid by the name of the game, you should take every advantage you can, but being noble and honest will always pay you back ten fold. As a bruins fan, Cale is the most exciting defenseman in the league but this is the first time I saw such class from him, I like him alot more now.

[@D0ntTaseM3Br0]

Cal Makar is one of the reasons im slowly getting back into hockey as someone whos about to be 38... all my childhood heros have retired... but now i see players much younger than me who are becoming childhood heroes to kids... and Cal is one of them.

[@Alex-js5lg]

He's the McDavid of the blue line. Watching him is magic.

[@pacha777]

34 huge hockey fan since mid 90s and Makar is THE reason I am still in love with hockey. Mcdavid 2nd..

[@kftc1980]

Maybe this is a new element to add to winning the Lady Byng.

[@TonsMoreCowbell]

For real. At the very least it should take 2 penalty minutes away from your total for the year lol

[@TheMichaeldalper]

Last year's hardware wasn't enough for Cale. This year, he's gunning hard for the Lady Byng Trophy.

[@EtopiaCA]

Kyle Connor already has 2 minutes in the box this year so far, not looking good for him 😂

[@RichardBrown-wf1qy]

That is fantastic sportsmanship. Cale Makat is a stud.

[@lup1up]

Yeah but he doesn't really shine a light to Connor McDogg

[@shandinator31]

@@lup1up on the floor bud , i'm on the floor...

[@fearlessleader8623]

Isles fans: "wait...so we CAN actually decline these things?!"

[@MMoses87]

The person in charge of playing music at Ball Arena played the perfect song about this situation at 0:39

[@Atlas531]

I'm old and can't pick it out over the announcers flapping their gums. What was it?

[@MMoses87]

@@Atlas531 What's Going On by Marvin Gaye

[@mag537]

Classy play by the 5th leading scoring defenseman in the NHL.

[@sonofsamhain4208]

Voracek did the same thing when the ref thought he got high sticked in Philly

[@matthewbarry7026]

Ive done this before in beer league, ref still gave the guy a penalty though. These NHL refs hearts grew 3x today

[@Skeezle1986]

That's truly a classy player in Cale Makar. I remember Joe Thornton talking a ref out of a penalty once. And the accused player went over n thanked Thornton for that. Too many athletes these days look for penalties it just makes the officials in all sports look to pull the trigger on anything and everything

[@richrealdeal6606]

Voracek did that once

[@TheMetalGBG]

soccer players around the world are discussing getting Makar banned from sports

[@mikke73]

I've actually seen this happen in soccer games, so I disagree.

[@surudog4929]

Ovi did it last year when playing Las Vegas.

[@TrainWreck444]

Ive seen Ovechkin do this too, I think. Always good to see

[@ts13f65]

I remember Ovi doing this a few years back, great sportsmanship in a time where they all embellish to get a call

[@TonsMoreCowbell]

Literally the only sport this could even happen in anymore.

[@raymondrisk66]

I’ve never seen this before. Wow!

[@andrewkibsey4151]

Life long jets fan here . I liked this kid before I like him more now. Way to play the game we love Cale. Keep it up man

[@r3ggie25]

What a guy. I think Ovi has done that before too

[@j.thomas7128]

I remember when Ovechkin did the same thing last season.

[@lokei1326]

Good on Makar and good on the ref, but if they called that as a hook I wouldn't be upset.

[@josephgabello3214]

This is next level thinking. 1st period in a regular season game every ref in the league saw it and now he gets the benefit of the doubt.

[@johnford8085]

I think it’s fantastic sportsmanship

[@CaptTragedy]

One of the few players in the league with the respect and maturity to admit it was their fault.

[@obscurereference6298]

So it's great and there's no knocking this, but do note that this helps Cale as well with future calls that could be considered dives. He'll get the benefit of the doubt more. So it plays both ways. Still a huge play.

[@nocheteipsum]

Now THAT is sportsmanship! A tiny, small example of humanity's better angels!

[@insertgenericusernamehere2402]

This is why he's my pick for best player in the league. Dude skates hard hits hard scores goals defends beyond elite and has good sportsmanship to boot. You can bet damn well if this was Crosby or Mcdavid they'd go down moaning to the refs.

[@tej5626]

and what makes u bet that

[@jksilta9335]

Neither one does that but ok, cry some more.

[@insertgenericusernamehere2402]

@@jksilta9335 why would I cry... I'm not even a avs fan 😂🤦‍♂️

[@UnreliableNarrator24]

Another reason why he’s my absolute favorite player

[@OUdarling]

A tip o’ the octopus to Cale Makar for the sportsmanship. It’s especially gallant given that he plays for the Avs.

[@wadegarbutt9758]

I bet his coach wasn't too happy

[@patricklarsen8078]

Commentators completely dumbfounded by sportsmanship lol

[@1ringydingy115]

I went back and looked at the Islander's announcers on the same play. Butch Goring called it class!

[@antonchigurh3226]

Professional Hockey Writer's Association: And the 2022-23 Norris Trophy goes to … Cale Makar. Cale Makar: Thank you. It’s a great honor, but I won last season. Please give it to Adam Fox. Adam Fox: 🦊 🐑

[@misakikoko4500]

That happened a few seasons ago.

[@GingerZombie29]

Yes, you CAN do that. I've seen Ovechkin do it too.

[@RoughRaiders13]

Ovi did the same thing in a game against the Golden Knights last season. Class move

[@perception-reception]

Ovi did this in a playoff game against Vegas. Still its impressive

[@maryjane8735]

Cals also proveing how hockey players are the BEST!!!!

[@TheeHighKing]

Bednar on the bench like..... "I wanted the fucking powerplay"

[@TheMichalrusnak]

One hell of a player 💪🏻

[@MayorRobFord2]

people will compare this to Ovi shut down while there wasn’t no call at all but in this case, Makar shut down a play that could have really been a high stick minor if he didn’t shut it

[@irvinepoker3187]

ovi did that lst year

[@kftc1980]

Yeah, maybe it will catch on among the more honest players. It’s the ultimate character power move.

[@antoinewood2478]

Ovi did this not too long ago, though in that case I think he may have been worried they would also call him for diving.

[@sergeant_salty]

i guess is the new thing in the league now!! twice in 1 year. other sports should take notice and adopt this level of integrity

[@jeremyrichards8098]

There was GM Jack Eichel. Now there's Commissioner Makar.

[@charliebackman7968]

Cale been my favourite player in the league for a while now. Guess he's trying to stay there!

[@seagullpoet]

I never seen this before !

[@Armageddon325]

Cale Makar speedrunning the Calder, Conn Smythe, Stanley Cup, Norris, and Lady Byng trophies.

[@saltpeter500]

Great sportsmanship. You'd never see a Bruin do that

[@Lobosalsa9]

You'd never see a TB Lightning do that.

[@MikeJones-vb1me]

How did his coach react?

[@Lobosalsa9]

In the post game interview he laughed and said that's cale, he wants to win and he wants to win fair.

[@FALCON21301]

Kids a class act!

[@Aaron_LH]

"I felt a lot more guilty about doing that than probably if I would've said nothing," Makar said. "I don't know if it's something I'll do again." I’m guessing he caught some shit from his teammates. Whatever, they won the game. Plus it’s not like he did this shit in a game 7 lol

[@yeltsin6817]

And meanwhile Barzal goes after Ovi? Shows character. To me it looked like it would be a penalty but what do I know. Makar is amazing.

[@jsparent8936]

This could be a game changer. Tripping calls are gonna be less sketchy.

[@spg5658]

Role model! Well done!

[@vepsuu106]

Thats penalty in my books

[@viklucier8793]

Ovechkin already did that too.

[@ChrisHayworth100]

I had to laugh at the commentators, It was a Bruin moment for sure. Big hats off to Makar though integrity is more important than having an advantage.

[@sharpy3453]

could probably find a few like these in the archives to make a compilation.

[@Nott_Vermeen]

Love to see it.

[@showtim3]

NOW THATS A 9 MILLION DOLLAR DEFENSEMAN......NOT DARNELL NURSE

[@ericchilton6863]

Makar is such a beauty

[@mrjupiter80]

He deserves a game stick.

[@joshbraun7152]

Voracek did this a couple years ago, not helpful on the score sheet, but good on sportsmanship

[@sethsisneros6630]

All hail Cale!

[@nocheteipsum]

Good one, haha

[@TheHenryDuong]

That's so bad, coach Gordan Bombay told me to dive and make things up to get your way .

[@detangojet]

Classy but it opens up some new possibilities. Will other players follow? What if next time Makar is tripped and it’s not called?

[@stentorofsparta3576]

That’s goofy.

[@danielsavadel2151]

I'm old. Really. I've watched a lot of NHL hockey in the last half century. Also NCAA. Can't recall ever seeing that before. If you have I would like to know.

[@willymack44]

I can always count on jens to get me the highlight I was looking for. Best nhl clips.

[@toddsutton5672]

I wonder what the avs coach had to say.

[@vince9647]

Someone has to help the refs to stop calling penalties because someone fell down .

[@hitibikunu]

Class act.

[@marie2274]

Funny Bednar was questioned about Makar waiving off the penalty. He basically said he trusts Cale's decision, might not agree with it.

[@sonofsamhain4208]

He's gonna hear about that from the coach :P

[@_KroW_]

Tough call on refs but good on makar for waving it off

[@AureliusR]

Good sportsmanship, AND when he sees a real penalty get missed, they'll be more likely to believe him. Building trust with referees is always good for your team ;)

[@dbriand]

love it.

[@Ranalla651]

Ovy did this once also

[@user-cz7bu5qk8w]

This is obviously not happening in April, May or June though

[@Shade_Piper]

Didn’t Ovi do something similar earlier this season?

[@dmv2ks]

last season

[@benenderby4027]

Barzal in a clear state of shock sitting on the bench lol