The Department of Player Safety has some more work to do today, as San Jose Sharks forward Joachim Blichfeld will have a hearing to determine supplementary discipline after his high hit on Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon.
The incident occurred in the third period of last night’s game, as MacKinnon was trying to dump the puck into the Sharks zone. Blichfeld approaches from behind and clips the head of the Colorado star, starting an immediate scrum between the two teams.
Since he’s having a hearing, Blichfeld should expect a suspension for the hit, meaning he’ll miss at least one game for the Sharks. The 22-year-old winger is only barely starting his NHL career but will already have a history with the DoPS. He received a match penalty on the play.
I know MacKinnon Is a superstar in this league but reaching alittle for the puck and sharks player yes did hit him but holy **** come on its a body check…should not be suspend what a beer league this NHL has become…
Yeah that was weak sauce. MacKinnion put his head down and Blitchfeld came across his shoulder and chest and glanced his face.