The refs called it a hit to the head. Clifton had his back to the man but looked like he slightly elevated. I thought it was pretty benign but they didn't.
I was going to post earlier that it has the look and feel of a preseason game. The Sabres are in Florida and probably wishing they were on the golf course or beach right now instead of playing a meaningless (for them) game. I'm surprised it's not a Panther beat down.
He was clearly starting to fall before the stick got near his skates but they are going to call that almost every time. I think it was a bad call but understand why it was called.
It's really nice here, too. I'm only watching because it's almost over until October and I will be missing my Sabres fix, even if it's just another lost season.