Yesterday evening witnessed an intense and gripping showdown in game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final, putting the Florida Panthers against the Carolina Hurricanes. In a remarkable turn of events, Florida emerged victorious with a 4-3 win, sealing a clean sweep of the series and securing their spot in the highly anticipated Stanley Cup Final. However, the game was not without its fair share of captivating drama, especially during the 1st period when Sam Bennett delivered a powerful hit to Jaccob Slavin.
Despite the absence of a penalty call during that particular play, witnessing a player go down in such a manner always evokes a sense of disappointment and concern. The incident has drawn significant criticism, particularly towards former NHL defenseman PK Subban, who seemed to enjoy the impact of the hit, which likely resulted in Slavin suffering a concussion, at the very least. You can view the incident in the video provided.
Subban, renowned for his aggressive style of play throughout his hockey career, unsurprisingly displayed enthusiasm for impactful hits of this nature. However, fans were quick to express their strong disapproval of Subban's reaction and the video he shared.
The controversy surrounding Subban's support of this play, along with the subsequent backlash he faced, is unquestionably warranted. Regardless of whether the hit was considered clean or not, celebrating an injury inflicted upon a player is unacceptable.
