Bruins Forward May Face Punishment Following Game 2 Hit
A Boston Bruins player could be in hot water with the NHL after a rough hit on a Panthers opponent during game two.
The game between the Bruins and Panthers got chaotic in the third period, with the turning point being a debatable hit by Tomas Nosek on Eric Staal. Take a look:
This incident occurred on the same day that the Maple Leafs' forward Michael Bunting received a three-game suspension for his hit on Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak.
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As a result, the Panthers' commentators on Bally Sports immediately demanded similar disciplinary action for Nosek.
They were not alone in their opinion. See what people had to say on Twitter:
As read on Bruins Insider - Bruins Forward Facing Potential Discipline After Hit in Game 2.
| POLL | ||
20 AVRIL | 172 ANSWERS Bruins Forward May Face Punishment Following Game 2 Hit Should Tomas Nosek face punishment for this hit? | ||
| No | 98 | 57 % |
| Fine ($) | 31 | 18 % |
| 1 game suspension | 18 | 10.5 % |
| 2+ games | 25 | 14.5 % |
| List of polls | ||
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