Not meant to injure, but the puck was passed in a 'suicide pass' fashion, leading the receiving hockey teammate open to a big hit. The 'receiver's head was tucked down a bit, and clearly plowed by the bigger Ottawa player, who received a two-game suspension (best of 7 series)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTuatkxueQk (French commentary)
OR
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNOwP3fUW6c (head contusion video)
former ref says the hit was legal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83qHq-RgEGM
Good Hockey Hit leads to suspension
Good Hockey Hit leads to suspension
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