In case you missed it last night, Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn earned himself a game misconduct for a hit from behind on Arizona Coyotes captain Oliver Ekman Larsson.
While attempting to play a puck along the side boards in the defensive zone, Ekman-Larsson throws on the brakes while Benn goes full bore right at him, pushing Ekman-Larsson directly on the numbers and driving his head into the glass.
Here’s the hit in question:
Ouch. Not a good look for Benn.
This is likely worth a game or two suspension, right? Think again…
According to a report from Stars insider Matthew DeFranks, there will be no supplemental discipline administered to Benn for the hit.
Check it out:
No official confirmation from NHL Player Safety or George Parr’s himself just yet, but based on fan reaction this is NOT a popular decision.
