The Florida Panthers secured their spot in the Stanley Cup Final with a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final. However, the game was not without controversy. Sam Bennett delivered a forceful hit to Jaccob Slavin, causing concern as Slavin struggled to get back on his feet and appeared visibly unwell.
Former NHL defenseman PK Subban, now a broadcaster, faced criticism for celebrating the hit in a tweet that said, "Playoff hockey💨💨💨🚚." Subban's history of playing a hard-hitting style explains his appreciation for such collisions, but fans were highly critical of his response and video caption.