Possible Punishment Incoming for Tyler Bertuzzi's After Nasty and Dirty Slash on Jonathan Huberdeau
In the heat of a chaotic play, Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Bertuzzi made a nasty hit that could cost him serious money.
Though the weather has cooled down, the NHL is only heating up, as high tensions are leading to more firey plays and aggravated players.
The Chicago Blackhawks have stayed toward the bottom of the standings but were set to face the Calgary Flames, who have largely outperformed expectations by keeping themselves in the league's top half.
Trying to dig themselves out of a hole, Chicago found an opportunity to score, yet amidst a chaotic scene, a crowded scrum turned into a vengeful frenzy against one Chicago forward.
As Ryan Donato went in to get the puck past Dustin Wolf, several opposing players crowded around the goal, leaving multiple players tied up.
After the whistle was blown, Tyler Bertuzzi tried to pull some players apart when Martin Pospisil grabbed him from behind and pulled him away from the scene.
Frustrated with the situation, Bertuzzi took his stick and made a vicious slash toward Calgary Flames veteran Jonathan Huberdeau, catching his legs as he was largely out of the entanglement.
Already on an aggressive streak for his early hit on Connor Bedard, Posipisil immediately jumped into action, slamming Bertuzzi into the glass shortly before several other Flames joined in.
While this is very unlikely to result in a suspension, this attack could lead to Bertuzzi receiving a fine from the Department of Player Safety.
Despite Chicago's brutality and combined efforts, the Calgary Flames pulled out the win, taking the Blackhawks 4-6
With no ruling yet on fines or suspensions for Bertuzzi and Pospisil, however, the jury is still out on which team will get the last laugh.
