A Maple Leafs defenseman's extremely dirty hit leads to chaos
The game last night between the Seattle Kraken and the Toronto Maple Leafs escalated quickly when Toronto's defenseman Conor Timmins delivered a rough hit to Seattle's forward Brandon Tanev.
Timmins' Forceful Check on Tanev Ignites Tension: A Fray Erupts Involving the Maple Leafs and the Kraken
In the game's intense moment, Seattle Kraken's Brandon Tanev, while pursuing the puck in the offensive end, received a harsh cross-check from Toronto Maple Leafs' Conor Timmins, causing him to tumble. Tanev, who fortunately was not seriously injured, immediately got up and confronted Timmins, leading to a scuffle that drew in players from both teams.
This is going to be a feisty game.
Following the incident, Timmins was penalized with a two-minute cross-checking penalty, and both Simon Benoit and Tanev were handed equivalent roughing penalties.
Maple Leafs Triumph Over the Kraken in a Close Contest
The altercation between Tanev and Timmins early in the first period established the tone for the game. Tanev continued the intensity by engaging in a fight with Jake McCabe, resulting in both players receiving five-minute penalties.
The Leafs ultimately secured a 3-1 victory in this game, with goaltender Ilya Samsonov being recognized as the standout player for the Leafs.
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22 JANVIER | 152 ANSWERS A Maple Leafs defenseman's extremely dirty hit leads to chaos Should Conor Timmins get suspended? | ||
| Yes | 122 | 80.3 % |
| No | 30 | 19.7 % |
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