Adam Johnson's Teammate Defends Matt Petgrave After Receiving Hate

"I feel compelled to address the accident. We wholeheartedly stand behind Matt Petgrave. The negativity directed at Matt is distressing and entirely unjust. I was at ice level on the bench, closest to the accident, and I witnessed both players moving rapidly. The unintended contact between the Panther player's leg and the Sheffield player led to the somersault. It is clear to me that his actions were unintentional, and anyone suggesting otherwise is misinformed. Let's come together and refrain from spreading unjustifiable hostility toward someone who requires our backing."