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Penguins fan accuses NHL of favortism after Tom Wilson avoids suspension for hit similar to Bryan Rust’s
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After Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust was suspended for a controversial hit, Tom Wilson of the divisional foe Washington Capitals was not for a similar action, and Penguins fans aren't happy about it.
Repeat offender Tom Wilson of the Washington Capitals will receive no discipline from the NHL Department of Player Safety despite having been fined and suspended multiple times in his career for reckless and dangerous actions that have often resulted in injured opponents.
He delivered a brutal headshot to Carolina Hurricanes forward Logan Stankoven in yesterday's game in Washington, but will not have to sit as a result.
Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Penguins lost forward Bryan Rust, who was suspended for three games by the NHL Department of Player Safety for a similar hit on Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser.
This has understandably left Penguins fans feeling frustrated and that their team could be the victim of a double standard.
Tom Wilson will receive no hearing for this hit.
Bryan Rust is still out on his three game suspension for a high hit.
Interesting, considering their histories. - PenguinsJesus
Bryan Rust is still out on his three game suspension for a high hit.
Interesting, considering their histories. - PenguinsJesus
Hurricanes Coach Rod Brind'Amour Was Furious There Was No Penalty Given To Tom Wilson
After the hit to Stankoven's head, Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour was incensed.
I don't know the rules. No one does. I get it: bigger guy, smaller guy, I get all that. But they always say principle — it was obvious the head was the first point of contact. That's the rule. That's by the book, apparently. But it's the NHL. So you guys can comment on that how you want. - Rod Brind'Amour
Wilson has been suspended six times already in his NHL career.
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