Overview

• Darnell Nurse's slash on Roope Hintz in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final left Hintz injured and unable to finish the game.
• The NHL ruled the incident as a minor penalty and announced no additional discipline, citing the action rather than the resulting injury.
• Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer and fans criticized the decision, questioning if a similar incident involving Connor McDavid would have been treated differently.
• The NHL rulebook mandates a major penalty and game misconduct when slashing causes injury, a provision many argue was ignored in this case.
• Hintz's availability for Game 3 remains uncertain as the tied series shifts to Edmonton, with the controversy adding tension to the high-stakes matchup.