Jack Eichel faced no immediate penalty for his hit on Mattias Ekholm during Saturday night’s game.
The play, which many thought deserved at least a minor penalty, has now been reviewed by the league, and Eichel’s suspension decision is out. The rivalry between the Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers has become more intense over recent years. On Saturday night, this rivalry reached its peak as Edmonton claimed a 6-3 victory.
However, not everything was rosy for the Oilers. NHL officials seemed to miss an obvious call when Jack Eichel dangerously boarded Mattias Ekholm. Ekholm took some time to recover from the hit , raising concerns about player safety.
Suspension Decision:
Fans might wonder if justice was served with the league’s final decision on Eichel’s suspension. While Edmonton celebrated their win, questions lingered about how such plays are handled by officials during games.
Some fans probably think that referees should have caught this foul right away instead of letting it slide unnoticed until later review.
As tensions rise between these teams, unexpected incidents like this add fuel to their competitive fire. Who knows what could happen next in this unpredictable rivalry?
What do you think about how the game was officiated?
