Suspension Incoming: Oliver Wahlstrom Set To Have A Hearing After Being Ejected For Dangerous Hit
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Boston Bruins new forward Oliver Wahlstrom is set to have a hearing with NHL Player Safety after being ejected for a dangerous hit.
The Bruins were put to one of their biggest tests so far this year facing off against the second best team in the league, and they held their own.
Despite beating the second best team in the league, the Bruins had to do it two players short, as during the second period they ended up losing David Pastrnak to injury after taking a hit.
UPDATE: David Pastrnak (upper-body) is unlikely to return to tonight's game.
During the third period, the Bruins would lose another forward in Oliver Wahlstrom after he threw a dangerous hit on Martin Fehervary. The refs initially handed Wahlstrom a five minute major, but would end up reviewing the play.
Oliver Wahlstrom and Martin Fehervary with a dangerous collision in the corner with Wahlstrom getting whistled for a five minute major for boarding. Play is under review
After the review the officials felt like it was the right call, and he ended up getting a major penalty with a game misconduct for boarding.
Oliver Wahlstrom received a major penalty and a game misconduct for boarding Martin Fehervary
Here is the hit in question:
With Oliver Wahlstrom being handed a five minute major and a game misconduct, he will automatically have a hearing with NHL Player Safety.
The Bruins held the Capitals to just 11 shots in the entire game, and ended up beating them 4-1.
Do you think Oliver Wahlstrom is going to get suspended for this hit?
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DECEMBRE 24 | 147 ANSWERS Suspension Incoming: Oliver Wahlstrom Set To Have A Hearing After Being Ejected For Dangerous Hit Do you think Oliver Wahlstrom is going to get suspended for this hit? | ||
| Yes | 33 | 22.4 % |
| No | 114 | 77.6 % |
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