Brady Tkachuk forced to answer the bell after a questionable hit

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Sam Hutch
January 20, 2024 (5:43 PM)

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Brady Tkachuk was forced to answer the bell after a questionable hit against the Winnipeg Jets

Today is Hockey Day in Canada and every year, there seems to be a little bit of extra energy when games fall on days like this. This afternoon, the Winnipeg Jets were in the nations capital to take on the Ottawa Senators.

Early in the 1st period Senators captain Brady Tkachuk was forced to answer the bell on a hit that has fans divided; take a look.

Brenden Dillion took exception to the hit Tkachuk delivered and made him answer for it, the fight itself didn't last long, however, Dillon clearly won, the officials had to step in to stop the fight when Tkachuk's helmet popped off.

The hit itself appeared to be dirty, not only was it from behind, but Tkachuk left his feet, thus the response from Dillon and the Jets.

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JANVIER 20 \| 370 ANSWERS Brady Tkachuk forced to answer the bell after a questionable hit Fo you think Tkachuk should've had to answer the bell?
Yes	186	50.3 %
No	51	13.8 %
Yes, dirty hit	74	20 %
No, hockey is soft today	59	15.9 %
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