Nick Suzuki calls out the referees and sends Tom Wilson a clear message after elbow on Evans
Nick Suzuki reacts strongly to the injury of his teammate Jake Evans after a hit from Tom Wilson.
The Montreal Canadiens went through another very difficult moment against the Washington Capitals last night. One of their hardest-working players, Jake Evans left the game after a controversial elbow by Tom Wilson.
At first, no one knew if it was serious, but that moment completely changed the atmosphere of the game.
Wilson's elbow seemed very high at the moment of impact, and Evans appeared dazed.
The Canadiens quickly announced that he would not return to the game. Fans immediately started asking plenty of questions.
Nick Suzuki criticizes the referees' decision and defends his injured teammate
After the game, journalists turned to captain Nick Suzuki and he explained what he saw on the ice, from his point of view.
He said something very clear about the hit:
"I thought it was a bit of a charge, it seemed like it was pretty high. The refs told me they didn't see it that way..."
- Nick Suzuki
- Nick Suzuki
That's not all. Suzuki added a message to show his disagreement with the decision:
"Obviously, he [Wilson] plays a very physical style, our coaches thought it should have been a penalty and it directly led to a goal for them, so you can't do much when the refs don't see things the same way..." - Nick Suzuki
The players were angry, and it's easy to understand why. Losing Jake Evans on a hit that leads to a goal hurts... in every sense of the word.
We'll see if the league reviews the play. I have a strong feeling they will.
Evans, for his part, will surely have to undergo further testing.
One thing is certain: no one likes seeing an important player get injured, and Suzuki spoke from the heart, like a real captain.
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