DoPS Punishes Tomas Tatar for Illegal Play
The New Jersey Devils won a big game yesterday, and their 8-4 win reduces the gap to one game in their series against the Hurricanes.
During the game, Tomas Tatar was involved in a dangerous sequence with Sebastian Aho. He took a swing with his stick at Aho's head.
Here's the video :
After the game, people were eagerly waiting for the Department of Player Safety to give its verdict.
It's finally here.
Tatar Fined $5,000 for High-Sticking Aho
This is a dangerous play that could have seriously injured Sebastian Aho.
The DoPS made the decision to give him a fine instead of a suspension. Do you agree with that verdict?
The series continues tomorrow in New Jersey.
As seen on Blade of Steel - NHL Department of Player Safety Reveals Punishment for Tatar's High-Sticking
POLL |
MAI 8 | 155 ANSWERS DoPS Punishes Tomas Tatar for Illegal Play Do you think Tatar should have been suspended for what he did to Aho? |
Yes | 96 | 61.9 % |
No | 59 | 38.1 % |
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