The slash occurred during the 2nd period of the game and left a sour taste in Benning's mouth. Zegras was given a two minute minor for slashing on the play, but many felt he deserved more. That includes Benning.
Today the NHL and the Department of Player Safety decided that Zegras would be fined for this action.
While the league determined this to be a slash, it truly was more of a spear and in a very sensitive location. It does appear the league gave Zegras as little or a punishment as possible.
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2 NOVEMBRE | 6 ANSWERS Trevor Zegras is fined for slashing Matt Benning in the balls (Video) Did this play deserve a fine? | ||
Yes, the fine is justified | 3 | 50 % |
No, he should have been suspended | 2 | 33.3 % |
No, it should have been a major penalty though | 1 | 16.7 % |
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