NHL Reveals Suspension For Golden Knights Defenceman
Golden Knights defenceman Alex Pietrangelo delivered a vicious slash to the wrist of Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl in the final minutes of Game 4 on Wednesday night.
Pietrangelo was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct.
Oilers captain Connor McDavid was incensed at Pietrangelo as he began to throw glove punches at him.
The NHL Department of Player Safety had a hearing with Pietrangelo today and have suspended him for 1 game.
Game 5 is on Friday at T-Mobile Arena in Vegas
| POLL |
Do you think this was the right decision by the NHL? |
| Yes, they got this one correct | 65 | 22.6 % |
| No, way too harsh | 34 | 11.8 % |
| No, way too lenient | 189 | 65.6 % |
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