The Washington Capitals were furious over the blind side of Anders Lee who injured Nicklas Backstrom after Game One, Wednesday.
John Carlson called the unsuspecting hit “real dirty,” TJ Oshie described it as “extremely late” and “cheap,” and Todd Reirden said it was “predator.”
Despite the protests from the capitals, the NHL players’ safety department will not discipline Anders Lee. Arthur Staple of Athletic reported the news on Twitter.
We would have heard of the league in the meantime, but confirm that there will be no additional discipline for Anders Lee for his Game 1 hit on Nick Backstrom.
No head contact, which normally de @NHLPlayerSafety standard for a hearing on an interference board. #Isles
– Arthur Staple (@StapeAthletic) August 13, 2020
Lee received a two-minute interference penalty during the game and was challenged for fights by John Carlson and Tom Wilson.
Islanders head coach Barry Trotz simply called the hit a ‘hockey game’.
“I don’t know if Nick was ready or not,” Trotz said. ‘Otherwise a strong man, the hit was made and they responded, he and Wilson fought and that was probably the end of it. We’ll see.”
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