The NHL has issued warnings to both the Detroit Red Wings and the Vancouver Canucks following an incident involving Red Wings defenseman Jake Walman, who broke hockey's unwritten code.
Detroit Red Wings' Jake Walman Celebrates Penalty Shot Goal in Overtime With the Griddy
On Saturday, Jake Walman scored his 11th goal of the season in overtime against the Canucks with penalty shot. After the goal, his celebration caused a stir.
He did the "griddy", which always brings its fair share of controversy.
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Elliotte Friedman Believes the NHL Will Warn the Red wings and the Canucks Ahead of Next Game Following Morgan Rielly's Incident and Walman's Celebration
Insider Elliotte Friedman disclosed that both the Canucks and the Red Wings are likely to receive official warnings from the NHL ahead of their upcoming match.
With Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly set to be suspended for hitting an opponent after scoring a controversial empty-netter, the league would probably prefer to avoid another situation like this.
Elliotte mentions both teams will probably be warned before the game this week since the Rielly incident happened.
The Red Wings and the Canucks will meet again on Thursday, which means we won't have to wait very long before seeing how this will unfold on the ice.