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Why Nikita Zadorov wasn't suspended for post-play cross check of Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin
TL;DR
Nikita Zadorov will play against the Sabres despite a controversial post-play cross check on Rasmus Dahlin. Many are surprised he wasn't suspended for the incident during Game 4.
Key points
- Nikita Zadorov will play in Game 5 against the Sabres
- Zadorov received no suspension for a cross check on Rasmus Dahlin
- The incident occurred during Game 4 in Boston
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Why Nikita Zadorov wasn't suspended for post-play cross check of Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Nikita Zadorov is going to hear the boos in Buffalo on Tuesday night when the Boston Bruins head to Game 5 against the Sabres.
The surprising part, at least to some, is that Zadorov will be on the ice at all after his post-play cross check against Rasmus Dahlin during Game 4 in Boston.
It was quite the bizarre moment, Zadorov deciding to lash out at Dahlin for no reason while nothing else appeared to be happening.
In the end, though, the NHL simply fined Zadorov:
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Why didn't the NHL suspend Nikita Zadorov?
The basic answer is that it's unclear.
The league must've deemed that this wasn't an action rising to the level of a suspension.
In the playoffs, there is a lot of physicality after each whistle, so maybe the NHL decided it'd be tough to adjudicate all of that.
Q&A
Why wasn't Nikita Zadorov suspended for his cross check on Rasmus Dahlin?
Zadorov was not suspended likely due to the league's assessment of the incident, which may not have deemed it severe enough for disciplinary action.
What happened during the incident between Zadorov and Dahlin in Game 4?
During Game 4, Zadorov delivered a post-play cross check to Dahlin seemingly without provocation, leading to discussions about potential disciplinary measures.
How will Zadorov's presence affect the Bruins vs. Sabres Game 5 matchup?
Zadorov's presence could impact the Bruins' physical play and strategy against the Sabres, especially given the tensions from the previous game.
