Canucks Defenseman Leaves the Game After Dirty Crosscheck by Avs Forward
A frightening incident unfolded last night during the Canucks vs. Avalanche game.
Canucks Defenseman Gets Knocked Out After a Dangerous Crosscheck
In a battle in front of the net, Mark Friedman found himself on the receiving end of a dirty crosscheck to the head from Valeri Nichushkin, an Avalanche forward.
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"Scary scenes in Colorado as Friedman and Nichushkin get tangled up and go down in front of the net
Friedman went to the locker room with blood on his forehead. Hope he will be okay 🙏 "
Friedman went to the locker room with blood on his forehead. Hope he will be okay 🙏 "
Following the incident, Friedman remained on the ice for an extended period before finally heading back to the locker room.
"Defenceman Mark Friedman will not return to tonight's game."
"Clip missed from earlier: Val Nichushkin blatantly crosschecks Mark Friedman in the face and drives him to the ice. No penalty called. "
This video clearly implicates Nichushkin in the injury. Fans are now calling for the Department of Player's Safety to take action.
Do you believe Nichushkin should be sanctioned?
As seen on House of Hockey - Avs Forward Injures Canucks Defenseman With Dirty Crosscheck
| POLL | ||
23 NOVEMBRE | 251 ANSWERS Canucks Defenseman Leaves the Game After Dirty Crosscheck by Avs Forward Do you believe Nichushkin should be suspended? | ||
| Yes | 190 | 75.7 % |
| No | 61 | 24.3 % |
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