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Blackhawks Forward Gets Called For Illegal Check To The Head After Dangerous Collision With Connor Hellebuyck
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in overtime last night. However, the game was not without controversy.
Raddysh Gets Minor Penalty For Hitting Hellebuyck In The Head
About half way through the second period, Blackhawks forward Taylor Raddysh clipped Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck in the head as he skated past the net front. He was given a minor penalty for illegal check to the head.
Taylor Raddysh gets a 2 minute penalty for an illegal check to the head of Connor Hellebuyck
Luckily, Hellebuyck was okay as he would go on to play the remainder of the game. He would go on to stop 33 shots in the overtime victory.
Jets Defeat Blackhawks 3-2 In Overtime
The race for best draft lottery odds got a little big tighter last night after Chicago was able to secure a point in the loss to the Winnipeg Jets, a team that is just 1 point shy of the division lead.
TJ TIES IT UP
However, Kyle Connor scored just 25 seconds into overtime, securing the victory for the Jets. They are now just one point back of the Stars, who are currently on a four-game losing streak.
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FEVRIER 24 | 31 ANSWERS Blackhawks Forward Gets Called For Illegal Check To The Head After Dangerous Collision With Connor Hellebuyck Do you think this was the right call? | ||
| Yes | 13 | 41.9 % |
| No, should be a major | 7 | 22.6 % |
| No, should be goaltender interference | 7 | 22.6 % |
| No, should not have been a penalty | 4 | 12.9 % |
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