Jeannot's Hit Injures Canucks, Gets Ejected: A Rough Night for the Blues
It was a wild one last night in St. Louis, folks! The Blues and Canucks were battling it out, and things got heated real quick. The highlight? Or should I say, the lowlight? A massive hit by Ryan Jeannot that sent a Canucks player to the hospital.
What happened? Jeannot went in hard on Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes, a clean but brutal hit that left Hughes writhing in pain on the ice. The refs didn't hesitate to toss Jeannot out of the game with a major penalty for boarding.
So, did the Blues win? Nope! The Canucks rallied after Hughes was sent to the hospital with a suspected upper-body injury, taking the win in overtime. Talk about a tough night for the Blues!
The hit itself was legal, but you can't argue with the refs' decision. Hughes was defenseless, and that's a no-no. The Canucks will likely be without Hughes for a few games, which is a huge blow to their defense. Jeannot is facing a possible suspension, which would mean some serious time on the sidelines for him.
The Blues are already missing a few key players, so Jeannot's absence wouldn't do them any favors. It's a tough situation all around. Let's hope Hughes recovers quickly and this doesn't turn into a major long-term injury.
One thing's for sure, this game had everyone talking. It's a reminder that even in hockey, things can get out of hand real quick!
Stay tuned for updates on Hughes' condition, and the possible suspension for Jeannot!