SAINT PAUL, MN - MAY 11: Michael McCarron #47 of the Minnesota Wild reacts after being hit with a butt-end by Josh Manson #42 of the Colorado Avalanche in Game Four of the Second Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Grand Casino Arena on May 11, 2026 in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Wild's McCarron calls Avs' Manson 'dirty player' for butt-end

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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:

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.

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