Brad Marchand Could be in Trouble After Latest Dirty Hit
Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand might soon be in trouble with the NHL's Department of Player Safety after a debatable hit on New Jersey Devils' forward Michael McLeod during Saturday's game in Boston.
Marchand in Trouble Just Days Before the Playoffs?
As McLeod was working to move the puck out of his zone, Marchand delivered what appeared to be a high hit on the young player.
Check out the incident here:
Multiple reports say McLeod left the game looking dazed and bleeding, but no penalty was given to Marchand during the contest.
Matt Porter of the Boston Globe noted that the hit didn't reflect well on Marchand, particularly given his history as a repeat offender:
''Need to see a few more angles of that hit, but that first angle wasn't a good look for Marchand.''
Based on the available evidence, it's unclear whether the league will take action against Marchand.
As the playoffs approach, could Gary Bettman use this incident to set a precedent for how officiating will be handled in the postseason?
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