Tuesday night’s action in the NHL showed a disturbing trend when it comes to teams taking liberties with opposing goaltenders.
In the Islanders 3-1 win over Chicago, Casey Cizikas was assessed a major penalty and game misconduct for interference after colliding full force with Hawks goalie Alex Stalock. Stalock did not return and third-stringer Arvid Soderblom took the loss.
Alex Stalock is leaving the game after a violent collision and Casey Cizikas is given a 5-minute penalty and game misconduct for goaltender interference. #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/I3QJloDoaw
— Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) November 2, 2022
In the wild 6-5 overtime win in Pittsburgh, Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak plowed into Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry, and received only a minor penalty.