The NHL punishes based on result, as opposed to action.
Not only is it a perfectly clean hit - that took place at least 6 feet from the boards, but he didn't leave his feet, and if you isolate at 17 seconds, Tanev is in his space and in the act of hitting BEFORE Tinordi shoots the puck.
It is extremely unfortunate that Tinordi hit his head and was injured, but it was a perfectly clean hit
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