Peterka's absence late in G4 'a coach's decision'

Mysterious Benchings Rock Utah's Playoff Run A shocking twist has emerged in the Utah's Mammoth's Western Conference playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights. Forward JJ Peterka was surprisingly benched by coach André Tourigny for nearly the entire third period and all of overtime in Game 4, a loss that dealt a significant blow to the Mammoth's postseason hopes. When questioned about the decision, Tourigny remained tight-lipped, simply stating that it was "a coach's decision." The move has left fans and analysts alike scratching their heads, wondering what led to the coach's bold move and whether it will have any lasting impact on the team's chances of advancing in the playoffs.

Utah forward JJ Peterka didn't play for half the third period and all of overtime in the Mammoth's Game 4 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights because André Tourigny had benched him, and the coach told reporters Tuesday that it was "a coach's decision."