Tom Wilson’s elbow sends Jake Evans out early, putting NHL Player Safety in the spotlight
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The Canadiens experienced a worrying moment in the middle of the game against the Washington Capitals when Jake Evans went down after a violent hit delivered by Tom Wilson.
The Habs once again had a rough start as the Capitals quickly took control. Montembeault gave up three goals before leaving the game very early in the second period.
For his part, Jakub Dobes then struggled to stabilize the net. The Canadiens still scored a few nice goals… but it wasn’t enough.
Jake Evans injured after a hit that shocks fans
The Canadiens lost more than just a game tonight.
Jake Evans was hit violently in the second period by Tom Wilson, just after he had gotten rid of the puck. You can clearly see in the sequence that Wilson’s elbow makes contact with Evans’ head.
Evans appeared shaken and dizzy, and afterward, the announcement came before the third period:
Jake Evans will not return to the game. The organization confirmed the news. Although the nature of the injury hasn’t been revealed yet, it’s easy to imagine that it’s a head injury.
After the game, several Habs players and fans were furious. I think Wilson often crosses the line with his actions, and his history with the Canadiens is really starting to be frightening.
Martin St-Louis says he didn’t like Tom Wilson’s hit on Jake Evans:
“I just thought it was high; I thought he came from a long distance and high.”
– Martin St-Louis via Priyanta Emrith
I believe the team will need character in the coming days.
Fans are mostly hoping that Jake Evans is okay.
We’ll see if the NHL Player Safety has anything to say about it.
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Tom Wilson’s elbow sends Jake Evans out early, putting NHL Player Safety in the spotlight
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