Pietrangelo's Slash on Draisaitl Sparks Controversy and Potential Suspensions.
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Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo was ejected from Game 4 of their playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers for a vicious two-handed slash to the arm of Oilers center Leon Draisaitl. Pietrangelo received a five-minute major and a game misconduct for intent to injure. Oilers captain Connor McDavid called for a suspension for the play. The Oilers won the game 4-1 to even up the series at two wins apiece. Pietrangelo will have a hearing with NHL Player Safety about the slash.
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- McDavid rips Pietrangelo for slash on Draisaitl: 'I'd like to see him suspended' Yahoo Sports
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- Could Alex Pietrangelo And Darnell Nurse Both Serve Suspensions For Game 5? SPORTSNET
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