Will This Montreal Canadiens Forward Face Supplemental Discipline For His Blatant Spear?
Montreal Canadiens forward Alexandre Texier faces scrutiny for a spear directed at Carolina Hurricanes defenseman K'Andre Miller during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final. The officials downgraded the incident from a potential five-minute major penalty to a minor penalty, sparking outrage from Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour. There are calls for the NHL's Department of Player Safety to review the play for possible supplemental discipline.
- ▪Alexandre Texier intentionally speared K'Andre Miller in the groin during Game 2.
- ▪The officials reviewed the play but downgraded it to a two-minute minor for slashing.
- ▪Carolina coach Rod Brind'Amour expressed strong disagreement with the officials' decision.
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