Fresh off his selection to the Canadian Olympic team, P.K. Subban found himself stapled to the bench during the third period of Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers.
With his team down 3-1 in the 3rd period, P.K. Subban went roughly 9:30 without a shift. #GoFigure
— John Boruk (@JohnBorukCSN) January 9, 2014
Subban took a roughing penalty at the end of the second period, apparently much to the chagrin of head coach Michel Therrien.
Montreal Gazette columnist Dave Stubbs offered his opinion on the developing situation as the game was being played in Philadelphia.
No, #Habs Subban isn't the Rocket. But Subban has ability to change a game in a single shift as did Maurice & Habs are down by 2
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) January 9, 2014
I'm no coach but I lean in to #Habs Subban & say: "VERY stupid penalty. We dodged the bullet. Now go get us back in this damn thing."
— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) January 9, 2014
Earlier in the day, it was reported that Subban will be seeking $8-9 million a year on his next contract.
Montreal went on to lose the game 3-1; Subban registered 22:24 of ice time, down from his average of 25:16.
