Mike Green was suspended three games for his big hit on Brett Connolly during Thursday night’s game.
Capitals Defenseman Mike Green Suspended 3 Games For Illegal Hit On Brett Connolly
February 20, 2012; Raleigh, NC, USA; Washington Capitals defensemen Mike Green (52) against the Carolina Hurricanes at the RBC center. The Hurricanes defeated the Capitals 5-0. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-US PRESSWIRE If you watch the video, you can see that it is a plainly unwarranted hit that did not need to happen. It seems as though the suspension is very much justified and it also shows that the NHL seems intent on lessening hits of this type and their resulting player injuries.
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