NHL Player Safety Makes Decision on Tom Wilson After Dangerous Hit to Alexandre Carrier's Head
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As you know, the turning point of yesterday's game for the Montreal Canadiens was the hit to the head of Alexandre Carrier by Tom Wilson.
There is absolutely no doubt that the point of contact was Carrier's head.
Here's how it looked in real time.
In short, many fans and experts were demanding that the NHL sanction Wilson for his action against Alexandre Carrier.
The NHL Decides Not to Punish Tom Wilson for His Hit on Alexandre Carrier
They didn't even think it necessary to summon him for a meeting or even a simple phone call.
The only sanctions announced today were the following.
That means Wilson gets off scot-free.
Can we say, like Jakub Dobes did, that the same rules don't apply to everyone?
"They should have whistled, in my opinion.
It was a pretty scary hit, but I guess the rules don't apply to everyone."
Jakub Dobes talks about Tom Wilson's hit on Alexandre Carrier.
It was a pretty scary hit, but I guess the rules don't apply to everyone."
Jakub Dobes talks about Tom Wilson's hit on Alexandre Carrier.
Yes, while Xhekaj gets sanctioned for a minor detail, Tom Wilson will be free to do whatever he wants during the game.
This controversy is far from over.
And what about you - do you think Tom Wilson deserved a sanction for his hit on Alexandre Carrier?
Game 5 of the first-round series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Washington Capitals is scheduled for Wednesday at 7:00 PM, live from Capital One Arena.
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AVRIL 28 | 5764 ANSWERS NHL Player Safety Makes Decision on Tom Wilson After Dangerous Hit to Alexandre Carrier's Head Do You Think Tom Wilson Deserved a Suspension for His Hit on Alexandre Carrier? | ||
| Yes, a fine | 1055 | 18.3 % |
| Yes, a suspension | 3797 | 65.9 % |
| No | 912 | 15.8 % |
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