The Vancouver Canucks have been making headlines recently for a controversial hit on San Jose Sharks rookie Matthew Beniers. The hit, which occurred during a game between the two teams on April 8th, has sparked a debate about whether or not the Canucks will face any retaliation from the Sharks.
The hit in question occurred when Canucks forward Tyler Motte checked Beniers into the boards. Beniers was slow to get up and left the game with an upper-body injury. The NHL Department of Player Safety reviewed the play and determined that Motte should receive a two-game suspension for the hit.
The incident has caused some tension between the two teams, as the Sharks have expressed their displeasure with the hit and the lack of discipline from the league. Sharks head coach Bob Boughner said that “there’s no place in the game for a hit like that” and that he was “disappointed” with the lack of punishment.
So, will the Canucks face any retaliation from the Sharks? It’s hard to say. On one hand, it’s possible that the Sharks could take matters into their own hands and try to exact revenge on Motte or another Canucks player. On the other hand, it’s also possible that the Sharks could simply move on and focus on playing hockey.
Ultimately, it’s up to the Sharks to decide how they want to respond to the incident. If they choose to retaliate, then it could lead to further tension between the two teams. However, if they choose to focus on playing hockey and leave the incident in the past, then it could be a sign that both teams are ready to move on and focus on what’s important: winning hockey games.
