Connor McDavid briefly left the ice in Game 3 after this hit from Aaron Ekblad. He has returned to the game.

Players in the NHL hit each other the way the NFL use to low key.

Hockey guys are just built different. Shai, LeBron, Kristaps all would’ve been out for WEEKS following this. Officials would’ve spend an hour reviewing it for a flagrant 2. That’s why I watch Hockey. Men being men. Closest thing to gladiators nowadays. NBA is a joke. No thanks.

Ekblad just bodied McDavid, love to see that intensity

isn’t that a penalty ?

McDavid’s quick return suggests the hit was not seriously damaging, but ongoing monitoring will be essential.

SOFTY

Big hit 🏒

Once again getting away with dirty 💩

Oilers are out matched. This series is already a foregone conclusion.

Definitely a hard hit!