Potential Suspension Incoming After A Massive Injury
In a tense matchup between the Florida Panthers and the Anaheim Ducks, star player Aleksander Barkov left the ice for the locker room following a concerning knee-to-knee collision with Anaheim's Jackson LaCombe.
The Department of Player Safety is now closely examining the incident, raising the possibility of a suspension for LaCombe.
Fans are expressing their worries, questioning why the on-ice officials only issued a 2-minute penalty instead of a major penalty for the impactful hit on Barkov. The play has ignited discussions about player safety and the consistency of penalty calls in the league.
As Barkov heads to the locker room, the fate of the game and the potential consequences for LaCombe remain uncertain, prompting fans to voice their concerns over the severity of the incident.
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Do you think a major penalty should've been called on this incident? |
Yes | 115 | 77.2 % |
No | 34 | 22.8 % |
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