Captain Ryan McDonagh’s concussion sidelined him for Monday’s game — and possibly more — and coach Alain Vigneault denounced the NHL for not further punishing Flyers forward Wayne Simmonds for his antics in Philadelphia on Saturday.
It was Simmonds’ sucker punch to McDonagh’s jaw, apparently in retaliation for a high-stick to the back of his helmet that sparked Vigneault’s rant. Simmonds received a match penalty, which triggers a suspension until a review, was ejected, and also received a game misconduct.
But Simmonds played against the Capitals on Sunday, so the review must have determined that the penalties were sufficient.