Two NHL insiders reportedly confirmed Leon Draisaitl's fate regarding a possible suspension for his hit on Aleksander Barkov.
Draisaitl took Barkov out of the game with a dirty elbow hit on the jaw and got away with a mere two-minute penalty.
Here's a video of the hit:
A lot of people on social media voiced their wishes to see Draisaitl suspended by the NHL:
"This has to be worth at least a game suspension for Draisaitl. That's some textbook intent to injure."
Unfortunately for them, it looks like the Player Safety Department will not suspend Draisaitl for his hit on Barkov.
From Renaud Lavoie and David Pagnotta:
"Don't expect Leon Draisaitl to be suspended for his hit on Aleksander Barkov."
"It doesn't sound like we'll see any significant discipline coming for Leon Draisaitl on last night's hit on Aleksander Barkov."
As the Oilers reunite with their fans and their arena in Edmonton for the next two games, they'll need all the firepower they have to get back in the series. The Panthers and their 2-0 lead could return to Florida with the Stanley Cup on the plane if they don't watch out.
Updates from the NHL and the Florida Panthers regarding Draisaitl and Barkov's health should be released before game three. Stay tuned!
DO YOU THINK LEON DRAISAITL DESERVED A SUSPENSION FOR HIS HIT ON ALEKSANDER BARKOV? JUNE 11 608 ANSWERS |
| YES | 363 | 59.7 % |
| NO | 245 | 40.3 % |
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