Controversial Hit on Eichel Sparks Debate Among NHL Players and Coaches
NHL players and coaches agree that Matthew Tkachuk's hit on Jack Eichel during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final was clean. Eichel stumbled and fell into the hit, but was able to return to the game after going to the dressing room. The hit has been widely discussed and praised for its clean execution, with many noting that open-ice hits like this are rare in today's NHL. The Golden Knights lead the series 2-0 over the Panthers, who have struggled to match Vegas's physicality.