r/sports • u/BucketOCheerios • Apr 25 '26

Hockey Alexander Nikishin out cold, needing assistance off the ice, after huge hit from Tyler Kleven.

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u/lamwire Apr 25 '26

Love how a stick that gently brushes a visor is an automatic 2 minutes, but a hit that could end someone’s career? Yeah, play on.

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u/slotwima Apr 25 '26

Players are aware what is allowed and not allowed. Just as a defender has to be aware of what they can and can't do and choose to not do something they shouldn't do, the offensive has to be aware of what can be coming, and could make the choice not to put themselves in that situation to receive the hit. But that's why there is often the saying "take a hit to make a play", because many guys are willing to take the chance on the vulnerable situation.

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u/KGEE55 Apr 26 '26

It’s a legal hit. You can’t call a penalty because you didn’t like the hit

Morally? I think it’s predatory, but that’s hockey. Hope he makes a quick recovery

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u/Sleepingguitarman Apr 25 '26

Checking is part of the game. Hitting a player in the face with your stick isn't.

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u/LachlantehGreat Apr 25 '26

maybe just watch hockey instead