Boston Bruinsdefenseman Charlie McAvoy could draw the attention of NHL Player Safety after being ejected for slashing in Game 6 against theBuffalo Sabreson Friday, May 1.
So could the Sabres' Zach Benson, whose dangerous play led to McAvoy's retaliation.
The incident happened during the final minutes of theSabres' series-clinching winagainst the Bruins.
Benson tripped McAvoy with a slew foot, receiving a two-minute penalty. That type of play is dangerous because the recipient of a slew foot is unable to brace himself as he falls.
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McAvoy, who has dealt with abroken jaw and lost teeththis season, got up and went after Benson with a baseball-swing slash. He received five minutes and a game misconduct.
Generally, a slew foot leads to a fine rather than a suspension. The slash will be a judgment call based on the perceived severity. Islanders starMathew Barzal was fined $5,000 for a slashthis season.
If McAvoy is suspended, he would serve it next season
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Charlie McAvoy ejected for slash on Zach Benson after slew foot
