Early in the second period, Canucks forward Nils Hoglander was involved in a tussle with Edmonton Oilers' Derek Ryan. After a shove from Hoglander, Ryan retaliated by spearing him in the groin, an action caught on camera.
Fans and pundits alike expected some form of harsher repercussion for Ryan from the NHL's Department of Player Safety, particularly a fine or a suspension. However, according to reporter Irfaan Gaffar, the league has opted not to impose any additional penalties.
This decision has certainly raised eyebrows, considering the nature of the incident, and it's clear that this storyline will add extra tension to the upcoming Game 3 on Sunday night.
