"Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher Suspended 5 Games for Filthy Hit on Islanders' Player"
In a recent Islanders-Canadiens game, Montreal forward Brendan Gallagher delivered a hit on Isles defenseman Adam Pelech that was widely seen as unnecessary and malicious, resulting in Pelech leaving the game. Despite expectations for a significant suspension from the Department of Player Safety, Gallagher received only a minor punishment, sparking criticism and debate about the difficulty of determining appropriate penalties for dirty hits in hockey.