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Tuesday, 07 June 2011 12:01

Written by Seth Rorabaugh

Bruins forward and former Penguins all-star Mark Recchi (right) entered the Stanley Cup Final on a bit of a scoring funk. Prior to Game 2, he went 11 games without scoring a goal. But in Games 2 and 3, he has found the back of the net three times.

In the process, Recchi has repeatedly become the oldest player to score a goal in the Stanley Cup final at the ripe age of 43.

Recchi has also secured his claim to one of the more interesting distinctions in NHL history.

No other player has scored more postseason points in his forties than Recchi:

(Note: All players are listed with the teams they played with after they turned 40.)

(Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)

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written by Matt Eager, June 07, 2011 - 01:38 PM

Seth, what are your thoughts on the Rome suspension? Do you think Shanahan is actually trying to change the "hockey play" culture, or is this an isolated case of trying to regain control of a series?

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written by Matt Mc, June 07, 2011 - 03:26 PM

The "Recchi'n" ball was my first hockey jersey. I'm happy he's finding success.

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written by Matt Mc, June 07, 2011 - 03:33 PM

Here's the announcement:

“Two factors were considered in reaching this decision,” said NHL Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations Mike Murphy. “The hit by Rome was clearly beyond what is acceptable in terms of how late it was delivered after Horton had released the puck and it caused a significant injury.”

The part the sticks in my craw is "and it caused significant injury." In no way should that be part of a disciplinary decision. A bad hit is a bad hit. Are you telling me it would be one or two games if Horton got back up? Garage league.

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