Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty will have a hearing with the NHL on Sunday afternoon after his boarding of Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh on Saturday night,reports TSN's Bob McKenzie.
Max Pacioretty faces NHL hearing for boarding on Ryan McDonagh
The Canadiens forward will speak with the NHL on Sunday after boarding Ryan McDonagh on Saturday night.
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Midway through the second period of the 3-0 win for the Canadiens, McDonagh played the puck behind the net and was then pummeled face first into the boards by a forechecking Pacioretty:
McDonagh would leave the game and not return, while Pacioretty was penalized on the play for boarding.
Rangers coach John Tortorella was not happy after the game, opening his press conference following the loss with this:
“Can I ask the first question? How high did Pacioretty jump on his hit? Over/under?”
When a reporter answers with a guess of six inches, Tortorella curtly responds, “You’re wrong.”
Pacioretty could likely be considered as a repeat offender, as he was suspended three games in Nov. 2011 for his hit to the head of Penguins defenseman Kris Letang.
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