Casey Cizikas buries Brendan Smith from behind with a HEAVY hit
In the 3rd period of the New York Islanders versus Carolina Hurricanes game, Casey Cizikas threw a huge hit that rocked Brendan Smith. On the play Smith went into the boards waiting for the puck, but he was hit directly from behind with the heavy hit. .
Cizikas received a 2-minute penalty for boarding on the play and Brendan Smith was forced to leave the game. Smith has yet to return to the game.
This has been a tough year for Smith who suffered a skull fracture earlier this year, which caused him to lose his hearing.
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AVRIL 8 | 44 ANSWERS Casey Cizikas buries Brendan Smith from behind with a HEAVY hit Should this have been a major penalty? |
| Yes | 23 | 52.3 % |
| No | 21 | 47.7 % |
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