Mattias Ekholm calls out Jack Eichel for dangerous cross-check
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The Edmonton Oilers are coming off a dominant 6-3 victory of the Las Vegas Golden Knights last night, but superstar Jack Eichel finds himself in the hot-seat for a dirty cross check on Mattias Ekholm.
With just a few minutes remaining in the second period, Jack Eichel crosses his twig over the back of Ekholm's numbers and drove him into the boards.
According to Liam McCormick of Oilers Daily, Oilers players and fans erupted in response as every player on the ice gathered for a scrum in the corner.
Ekholm was down on the ice for a moment and Evan Bouchard was first into the corner to grab a Golden Knight, and the rest of the Oilers followed suit.
Thankfully, Ekholm got up and looked fine, while beginning to fire back Eichel verbally for the play.
-Liam McCormick
Thankfully, Ekholm got up and looked fine, while beginning to fire back Eichel verbally for the play.
-Liam McCormick
Although Jack Eichel's cross-check sparked a wave of outrage in Rogers Place, the frustration escalated when no penalty was called on the play.
Mattias Ekholm commented on the hit during a post-game interview
«Yeah, I don't know what to say. I think it's pretty self explanatory. The explanation I got was that he didn't think the cross check was that forceful.
I kind of look at the whole picture, and obviously I think it's a penalty if I were to do that to somebody and get two minutes, I wouldn't say a word about it. It's a dangerous play.»
I kind of look at the whole picture, and obviously I think it's a penalty if I were to do that to somebody and get two minutes, I wouldn't say a word about it. It's a dangerous play.»
«What I heard from Connor right away was that he said it was a battle. I don't really see it as a battle I went out and asked, any explanation? I've had Francis for a long time, I respect him, but I think that he missed a call.»
Thankfully, Mattias Ekholm walked away from the situation unscathed, but he didn't hold back regarding his feeling towards the hit.
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DECEMBRE 15 | 213 ANSWERS Mattias Ekholm calls out Jack Eichel for dangerous cross-check Do you think Jack Eichel should've received a penalty? | ||
| Yes | 197 | 92.5 % |
| No | 16 | 7.5 % |
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