Pinto crosscheck to the face on Nosek, plus two more high sticks in 7 minutes – Tough Call Review
The Ottawa Senators got three minor penalties for high sticking in seven minutes. One was a cross check to the face, one was debateable if it even happened, and the third was significant force of contact.
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The first one I wouldn't even call a penalty since it was a defensive move, or if did I would call a penalty on both players. 2nd one would also be a no penalty. 3rd one would be a minor penalty. I personally would not suspend anyone.
The high-stick on Tkachuk looks like it's just natural reaction when something comes towards your face. But tried to do more with it. If that makes any sense.
Everyone in the nhl right now knows they have the green light to pull this kind of hit without fear of serious repercussion. I’m surprised we aren’t seeing more deliberate targeting of star players with intent to injure. If guys are only getting in game penalties who cares? If I can send some 4th line thug to concuss your stars why wouldn’t I? We are at the point where I seriously don’t expect anything to change until we see a top player get their career ended. It’s only a matter of time
I give Shane Pinto a suspension for 7 games cross checking