Maple Leafs React to Zadorov’s Hit on Laughton
Toronto Maple Leafs centre Scott Laughton left Saturday’s game after a heavy hit from Boston Bruins defenceman Nikita Zadorov in the second period. The Bruins defeated the Maple Leafs 5-3 at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday.
“I thought it was a head shot. I gotta take a closer look at it,” said Bruins coach Craig Berube after Toronto’s loss.
Laughton will miss Sunday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes, but the exact recovery timeline remains unclear, according to Berube.
Reactions from Players
Leafs winger Bobby McMann confronted Zadorov after the hit. “I didn’t see the whole play, just caught it from the corner of my eye. I didn’t like the hit and wanted to make sure he knew that,” McMann said.
“I didn’t see it, to be honest, super clean, but don’t like anything high. Our bench didn’t like it either. It wasn’t easy for Bobby to step up for Laughton, so that was a hell of a job by him,” added centre John Tavares.
Laughton, who suffered a lower-body injury during training camp, had just returned to the lineup in Wednesday’s regular season game.
Impact on the Game
- Nikita Zadorov’s impactful hit disrupted the game momentum.
- Laughton’s injury is a setback for the Maple Leafs’ lineup.
- Player solidarity was evident as McMann stood up for Laughton.
Summary
The incident highlights the physical intensity of hockey and the importance of player safety and team support during tough moments.
Author’s summary: The Maple Leafs' concerns over Zadorov's hit on Laughton underscore ongoing tensions about player safety and physical play in NHL matchups.
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