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Golden Knights' Brayden McNabb suspended for hit on Ducks' Ryan Poehling
TL;DR
Brayden McNabb of the Vegas Golden Knights has been suspended for one game due to a late hit on Ryan Poehling of the Anaheim Ducks. The incident occurred during Game 5, resulting in Poehling leaving the game with an injury.
Key points
- Brayden McNabb suspended for one game
- Suspension due to a late hit on Ryan Poehling
- Poehling left the game with an injury
- McNabb received a five-minute major and game misconduct
- NHL Player Safety deemed Poehling was not eligible to be checked
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The Vegas Golden Knights will be without defenseman Brayden McNabb in their potential clinching game after he was suspended for one game for "his late forceful check" that injured the Anaheim Ducks' Ryan Poehling.
McNabb missed most of Game 5 for the first period hit, which left Poehling woozy. McNabb received a five-minute major for interference and game misconduct. Poehling left the game with assistance and didn't return.
The NHL Player Safety department said Poehling was no longer eligible to be checked at the time he was.
"With the puck having long been cleared away from Poehling and with sufficient time to elect to avoid or minimize contact, McNabb instead finishes the hit with considerable force," the NHL Player Safety department said in its suspension video.
The Golden Knights lead the second round series 3-2 and can clinch a trip to the Western Conference final with a Game 6 win on Thursday night in Anaheim.
McNabb will be eligible to return in Game 7, if there is one, or in Game 1 of the conference finals if Vegas wins Thursday. The defenseman has averaged 20 minutes a game in the playoffs, with one goal, two assists, 22 blocked shots and 23 hits.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Golden Knights' Brayden McNabb suspended one game for interference
Q&A
Why was Brayden McNabb suspended?
Brayden McNabb was suspended for one game for delivering a late and forceful check on Ryan Poehling, who was deemed no longer eligible to be checked at that moment.
What happened to Ryan Poehling after the hit?
Ryan Poehling left the game with assistance after the hit and did not return, as he was left woozy from the impact.
How does this suspension affect the Golden Knights' upcoming game?
The suspension means Brayden McNabb will miss a crucial game for the Golden Knights, potentially impacting their chances of clinching the series.
