Referee Almost Ejects Rangers Forward From Game After Accidental Hit on Johnny Gaudreau
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The Rangers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 last night. During the second period, a dangerous collision happened between Johnny Gaudreau and Vincent Trocheck.
Trocheck and Gaudreau's Collision: Referees Make Surprising Call on the Ice
As Vincent Troheck was making his way back to his bench, he had to skate between his teammate Mett Rempe and his opponent Johnny Gaudreau. He entered in a violent collision with Gaudreau on the way.
Here's what went down:
Trocheck received a five-minute major penalty and the refs reviewed the incident.
In the review, we can sclearly see that Trocheck attemped to avoid the contact:
After careful consideration, the referees decided to reverse their decision.
Gaudreau stated after the game that he agrees with the decision to reverse the penalty on Trocheck, his friend.
"#CBJ Johnny Gaudreau made it clear he did not think #NYR Vinny Trocheck should have been penalized on his mid-ice hit in the second period.
Trocheck came to the #CBJ dressing room post-game to check in with Gaudreau. They're good friends. No issues going forward."
Trocheck came to the #CBJ dressing room post-game to check in with Gaudreau. They're good friends. No issues going forward."
At 9 750 000$ a year, do you think Gaudreau is overpaid?
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| Yes | 147 | 85.5 % |
| No | 25 | 14.5 % |
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