This did not look good.
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Erik Gudbranson was ejected from Thursday’s game against the Boston Bruins for this hit on Frank Vatrano just over six minutes into the contest.
Gudbranson received five minutes for boarding and a game misconduct for his actions, as well as another five-minute major for fighting as Tim Schaller stepped up to defend Vatrano. The Bruins scored three goals on the ensuing power play.
The NHL’s department of player safety will likely take a look at the hit, which took Vatrano out of the game – though the 23-year-old would return to the Boston bench later in the period.
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