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Got a question on rule clarification, comments on rule enforcements or some memorable NHL stories? Kerry wants to answer your emails at cmonref@tsn. Josh Rosen Cardinals Jersey .ca. Hi Kerry, In the Tuesday night game between the Leafs and Avs, why did the linesman break up a fight that was starting between Dion Phaneuf and Jarome Iginla? It wasnt a predetermined scuffle, there was a decent reason for the argument and both of them dropped the gloves. Clearly they both wanted to dance. Whats the deal? Roch Boulanger, Timmins, Ontario Roch: Given the climate within the game that has evolved over the past number of seasons there is heightened awareness and sensitivity to player safety issues. Ongoing studies conducted by both NHL and independent medical experts provide scientific evidence and newfound knowledge that is slowly changing attitudes and redefining acceptable practices and behavior. This is being addressed in part, with the addition of new rules relative to protective equipment. Last season visors became mandatory for any player with fewer than 25 games of NHL experience (rule 9.7). In addition, no player is allowed to remove his helmet prior to engaging in a fight. If he does so, a minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct will be assessed under rule 46.6. You witnessed a continuation of the player safety theme on Tuesday night when Linesmen Scott Driscoll and Greg Devorski demonstrated their good judgment and quick response to intervene in an altercation before it escalated to full-blown fisticuffs. The League has encouraged linesmen to prevent a fight from occurring if the situation allows them to do so safely. The presence of space and time between players as they measure one another prior to throwing punches often allows the linesmen a small window of opportunity to safely intervene. This opportunity was presented at 6:26 of the second period after Jamie McGinn took exception to an elevated but acceptable open-ice shoulder check delivered by Dion Phaneuf on his former Calgary Flame teammate Jarome Iginla. McGinn forced play to be stopped when he was assessed a roughing minor for a glove punch at Phaneuf. Iggy then decided he would take care of his own business with Phaneuf only to have the linesmen prevent a fight much to the displeasure of many fans in attendance. I dont share your opinion that an acceptable body check is a decent reason for the argument but in any event the Leafs ended up with a two minute power play in the aftermath. What is important to note is that no further confrontation resulting in penalties between the three potential combatants took place in the game. The Officials handled this altercation perfectly. Another policy you should be aware of is that once a fight is underway the linesmen are also asked to move in more quickly in the event that a player(s) has lost their helmet. The linesmen team would verbally and visually communicate with one another to time their intervention, taking into account their personal safety in addition to that of the players. So Roch, whenever safely possible we can expect to see the linesmen separate dance partners before the music starts and players begin throwing punches. Think safety first. PS: Roch, my father (Hilt) was born and raised in Timmins, Ontario and played with former Leafs Bill Barilko and Allan Stanley growing up. Thank you for the question. Chase Edmonds Cardinals Jersey . The three goals bring Messis career tally for Barcelona to 371 in all games -- including friendlies -- breaking the club record of 369 held by Paulino Alcantara since 1927. The 26-year-old Messi was already the clubs all-time leading scorer in official games. 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