Owen Tippett Crunches Brendan Smith From Behind with Speed (VIDEO)
These types of hits are always gut-wrenching. Tippett was only assessed a minor penalty for boarding on the play, and I'm pretty sure the only reason he escaped a major penalty is because Brendan Smith is tough as nails.
Smith is fine and did not skip a beat. New Jersey failed to convert on the ensuing powerplay, but both teams have scored since.
Tied, 1-1.
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