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Taylor Hall’s Controversial Hit on Jake Sanderson Draws Ire of Senators Coach Travis Green
TL;DR
Taylor Hall's hit on Jake Sanderson in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs led to a minor penalty and sparked controversy, drawing criticism from Senators coach Travis Green.
Key points
- Taylor Hall hit Jake Sanderson in the head during Game 3
- Hall received a two-minute minor penalty for the hit
- Sanderson's helmet was knocked off, and he retaliated by punching Hall
- The incident escalated tensions between the Hurricanes and Senators
- Senators coach Travis Green criticized the hit
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There has been no love lost between the Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators throughout their Round One matchup in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and after the events of Game 3, it’s safe to say that the general sense of dislike has only deepened after Taylor Hall’s check to the head resulted in Jake Sanderson leaving the game.
Just 4:24 into the second period of Thursday night’s game in Ottawa, Ontario, Hall was assessed a two-minute minor penalty after an illegal check to the head against Sanderson. The hit occurred in the Senators’ defensive zone as Hall and Sanderson both went for the loose puck after Nikolas Matinpalo disrupted Logan Stankoven’s pass to Jackson Blake.
The shoulder hit from Hall knocked off the helmet of Sanderson, who remained on his skates and proceeded to punch Hall in the back of the head, as Matinpalo and Ridly Greig converged on him alongside Sanderson soon after.
No retaliatory penalties were assessed, and Sanderson spent two more shifts on the ice – the final of which lasted for 2:44. During those shifts, he landed a hit on Sebastian Aho, and also blocked a shot from Blake with his hand – the latter of which being what many believed was the reason for his absence for the remainder of the game.
Q&A
What happened during Taylor Hall's hit on Jake Sanderson?
Taylor Hall delivered an illegal check to the head of Jake Sanderson, resulting in a two-minute minor penalty.
How did Senators coach Travis Green react to the hit on Sanderson?
Senators coach Travis Green expressed ire over the hit, highlighting the ongoing tension between the Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators.
What were the consequences of Hall's hit on Sanderson in the game?
The hit led to Sanderson leaving the game and intensified the rivalry between the two teams in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
