The fallout from Matthew Tkachuk's hit on Jake Guentzel in Game 3 of the Panthers vs. Lightning series continues to stir debate. Tampa Bay coach John Cooper's retort to Paul Maurice's comments during postgame adds fuel to the fire, while analysts on 'NHL on TNT' weigh in on potential disciplinary actions. Tkachuk's late hit, resulting in a five-minute major, came just before a critical empty-net goal, drawing parallels to Brandon Hagel's suspension for a late hit on Aleksander Barkov in the previous game. Anson Carter suggests the distinction in puck control makes a suspension unlikely, while Paul Bissonnette hints otherwise, focusing on the timing and intent of Tkachuk’s hit.