{"id":503911,"date":"2026-03-15T01:38:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T01:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/503911\/"},"modified":"2026-03-15T01:38:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T01:38:14","slug":"mike-matheson-sparks-backlash-after-igor-chernyshov-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/503911\/","title":{"rendered":"Mike Matheson sparks backlash after Igor Chernyshov injury"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Photo credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Mike Matheson and Martin St Louis watched a frightening scene unfold as Igor Chernyshov went down hard seconds after puck drop at the Bell Centre.<\/p>\n

The Sharks rookie winger collided with Matheson along the neutral zone boards early in the first period. The two players tangled while tracking the puck and Chernyshov lost his balance.<\/p>\n

His head struck the ice violently and the reaction inside the building changed instantly.<\/p>\n

Chernyshov tried to stand up several times but could not keep his balance. Each attempt ended the same way as he stumbled and dropped back to the ice.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

San Jose trainers rushed out immediately while players on both benches signaled for help.<\/p>\n

The situation grew even more serious moments later when the Sharks confirmed Chernyshov had been transported to the hospital for further tests.<\/p>\n

The 20 year old forward had 11 points in 15 games this season and had quickly become one of the intriguing young players in the San Jose lineup.<\/p>\n

Canucks fans bring back old Matheson controversy<\/p>\n

The incident also sparked a strong reaction from Vancouver Canucks fans across social media.<\/p>\n

Many supporters immediately pointed to another moment involving Matheson that still frustrates Vancouver fans years later.<\/p>\n

In October 2018, Matheson lifted Elias Pettersson and drove the rookie to the ice during a game between the Panthers and the Canucks.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Pettersson struck his head and suffered a concussion on the play. The NHL later suspended Matheson for 2 games after reviewing the incident.<\/p>\n

Because of that history, several Canucks fans quickly resurfaced old clips and headlines online after seeing Matheson involved in another frightening play.<\/p>\n

Some fans argued the plays were similar while others simply expressed anger seeing Matheson tied to another dangerous moment involving a young player.<\/p>\n

The situations are not identical and every play unfolds differently in real time.<\/p>\n

Still, the reaction showed how long hockey memories last. For many Vancouver supporters, the Pettersson incident never fully faded and tonight’s scene involving Igor Chernyshov brought it right back.<\/p>\n

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