Micheal McCarron fined by NHL Player Safety for hitting Casey DeSmith
The Vancouver Canucks and their fans have shown strong support for goaltender Casey DeSmith following Thatcher Demko's injury, so when a questionable play unfolded during last night's game against the Predators, emotions ran high. However, despite outcry from fans, Player Safety's response has been minimal, issuing only a $2K fine.
During the game, Predators forward Michael McCarron collided with Canucks goalie Casey DeSmith while forechecking in their zone, sparking immediate retaliation from the Canucks. The incident was deemed a serious offense against a goaltender, and had there been any head contact, McCarron might have faced a significant suspension. With the Canucks already missing their top goalie, any aggression toward their backup felt like a direct affront.
Filip Hronek wasted no time in confronting McCarron, igniting a heated confrontation that involved the entire Canucks team. The game escalated into a physical battle, with Nikita Zadorov leading the charge with multiple bone-crushing hits and getting under the skin of the Predators' bench.
As tensions between the teams and their supporters fuel a burgeoning playoff rivalry, anticipation is high for game four of the series. The Canucks aim to secure another victory on the road in Nashville, potentially heading back to Vancouver with a commanding 3-1 series lead.
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Do you think the NHL player safety made the right decision giving McCarron a $2000 fine? |
Yes | 107 | 43.1 % |
No | 54 | 21.8 % |
Should be more | 73 | 29.4 % |
Shouldn't be anything | 14 | 5.6 % |
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