NHL star Nikita Kucherov escapes penalty after Zachary Bolduc slash on Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning playoff controversy
A controversial slash between Zachary Bolduc and Nikita Kucherov in Game 5 of the Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning escaped a fine. The event rapidly emerged as a hot topic in NHL news, and several people were left puzzled at the ruling by the referees during an important playoff game that was headed towards tensions and growing physicality between the two teams in the Eastern Conference.
A controversial slash between Zachary Bolduc and Nikita Kucherov in Game 5 of the Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning escaped a fine. The event rapidly emerged as a hot topic in NHL news, and several people were left puzzled at the ruling by the referees during an important playoff game that was headed towards tensions and growing physicality between the two teams in the Eastern Conference.
