Former Colorado Avalanche player Jacob MacDonald received a 5-minute major penalty and a game misconduct for a hit on Sam Malinski, who was left bloodied and injured. The incident led to the Avalanche having a significant power play opportunity. The hit, which occurred just 2 minutes and 47 seconds into the game, resulted in Malinski being reviewed for a major penalty. MacDonald was ejected from the game, leaving the Avalanche with a 5-minute power play. Malinski was able to leave the ice under his own strength but was visibly injured. The incident has sparked debate, with some expressing surprise at the severity of the penalty against MacDonald.
Former Av Jacob MacDonald hits Sam Malinski as he loses an edge, play under review for further penalty, MacDonald gets a 5 min major and game misconduct, done for the night #Avs #GoAvsGo @TheRinkColorado
Jacob MacDonald gets 5 and a game for his hit from behind on Sam Malinski just 2 47 into the first period.
MacDonald gone just 2:47 into the game. Avs to 5 minute powerplay
Whoa, MacDonald kicked out for that hit. Seems harsh. Avs have 5-minute major power play
The hit on Malinski came from former Av Jacob MacDonald. After review, they're calling it a major for boarding and a game misconduct. Avs have a 5min power play
Jacob MacDonald just put Sam Malinski face-first into the boards. Malinski was bleeding from the face and went to the room. Malinski did fall/toepick before the hit, but he was in a vulnerable spot. After a review, MacDonald is ejected. 5-min major coming up for the #Avs.
Sam Malinski gets drilled hard into the boards by Jacob MacDonald. Looks like his face went straight into the boards. Blood was coming from next to his eye. Play is under review for a major. Sam Malinski got off the ie on his own strength but was down for a while.
Sam Malinski is down and his eye is bloodied after a hit from behind by Jacob MacDonald. He lost an edge and than MacDonald finished him. Being reviewed for a major.
Adam Lowry called for tripping and #Avs head to the power play again.