A few hours ago, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety decided to fine Vancouver Canucks forward Brandon Prust for his spearing hit to Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand. Prust avoided a possible suspension and was fined $5,000 for the hit.
The Bruins were up 4-0 with less than two minutes to play in regulation. As Marchand skated by Prust, the Canuck forward (and former Montreal Canadien) chose to drive his stick into the groin of Marchand, sending him sprawling to the ice. Prust was given a ten minute misconduct and ejected from the game.