Florida Panthers captain Sasha Barkov is set to play in game three versus the Edmonton Oilers after scary collision with Leon Draisaitl last game.
Sasha Barkov reportedly left the game in game two versus the Edmonton Oilers after a scary hit. However, Barkov is set to play in a crucial game versus the Oilers on Thursday night with the opportunity of taking a 3-0 series lead putting the Oilers on the brink of elimination.
Aleksander Barkov will play Game 3, per Paul Maurice.
Draisaitl took Barkov out of the game with a dirty elbow hit on the jaw and got away with a mere two-minute penalty. Many fans were calling for a suspension on Leon Draisaitl, however he will not be suspended for his actions.
Here's a video of the hit:
A lot of people on social media voiced their wishes to see Draisaitl suspended by the NHL:
"This has to be worth at least a game suspension for Draisaitl. That's some textbook intent to injure."
Unfortunately for them, it looks like the Player Safety Department will not suspend Draisaitl for his hit on Barkov.
From Renaud Lavoie and David Pagnotta:
"Don't expect Leon Draisaitl to be suspended for his hit on Aleksander Barkov."
"It doesn't sound like we'll see any significant discipline coming for Leon Draisaitl on last night's hit on Aleksander Barkov."
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