Minnesota Wild forward Michael McCarron called Josh Manson a "dirty player" after the Colorado Avalanche defenseman butt-ended him in the first period of Game 4.
"You played against Josh. He's a dirty player. He's always been," McCarron told P.K. Subban during a first-intermission interview on ESPN. "Surprised he got away with only a four-minute (penalty). I'm happy he's still in the game."
Here's a look at the play:
Josh Manson receives a double minor for butt ending Michael McCarron. pic.twitter.com/KQSm2lawIi
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 12, 2026
The incident was reviewed for a five-minute major but ultimately ruled a double-minor for butt-ending.
The Wild scored the opening goal of the game on the ensuing power play courtesy of Danila Yurov.













