Leafs beat Capitals – Gerber tossed – possible suspension?
via National Post:
With the score tied 2-2 in the final minute of regulation, the Toronto Maple Leafs put a call in for their closer after goaltender Martin Gerber was ejected with 57 seconds left in regulation time for making physical contact with an official. Though he played less than six minutes of game time, Curtis Joseph saved the game by stopping 11 shots and three more in the shootout in an emotional 3-2 win against the Washington Capitals.
“Sometimes starting pitchers become closers later on in their career,” joked the 41-year-old, who was named the first star. “The lack of sweat to get the win is probably a record for me.”
The win would provide further evidence that Joseph, who told reporters last week that he might not retire after the season, can still play in this league.
UPDATE:
via TSN:
For his act, Gerber faces a minimum three-game suspension for category three abuse of the officials – a violation of rule 41.
”I’m sorry for me, for losing my cool there,” said Gerber. ”I got shoved in the net. That’s why (the puck) went in. I was upset, shot the puck against the boards and after that he tossed me out for I don’t know what.
”I shouldn’t have done it. That’s obvious. But there’s not much you can do now.”
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