WATCH | Nylander delivers a vicious cheap shot and a suspension could be coming his way
The Maple Leafs were playing the Blue Jackets last night and Matthews was surprised and were handed a 4-3 loss.
A play on which William Nylander was penalized is generating quite a buzz around the internet. Nylander's been fired this season as he's managed an impressive 61 points in 54 games on pace for a career-best season.
Though, last night, things weren't going the Leafs' way. Nylander took a late hit from the Jacket's defender Nick Blankenburg and he delivered a cheap headshot afterward. Here:
The NHL has not yet commented on the play, though Nylander should expect to here from this play.
POLL |
Should he be suspended? |
Yes | 61 | 58.7 % |
No, he was penalized on the play it's all good | 35 | 33.7 % |
Should be fined | 8 | 7.7 % |
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