Scheifele could have eased up on the hit. I think they still would have collided but an injury would likely have been avoided if Scheifele tried to avoid a big hit. He clearly followed through with the hit after the puck was in the net. Intent to injure. I'm sure he didn't want him to leave the game on a stretcher or anything serious but he wanted to send a message for next game. He went overboard. Suspension incoming. I hit a random number generator and it will be 2 games.
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