Kuraly Hit on Lindgren

Did someone say big hit? At the 1:30 mark of the third period, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Kuraly boarded New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren. Rangers forward Nick Bonino stepped in and challenged Kuraly to a fight. Kuraly was initially assessed a five-minute major penalty for boarding. After a video review by the officials, the major penalty was reduced to a two-minute penalty. Kuraly and Bonino were assessed a two-minute minor for roughing. Some have suggested that Kuraly could be suspended for this, but I don't think this will be worthy of a suspension. Granted, it was a heavy hit.

Kuraly was originally given a 5 for this hit on Lindgren, but it was reduced to a 2 after review#NYR | #CBJ pic.twitter.com/1njhbJB2RL

— Hockey Daily 365 l NHL Highlights & News (@HockeyDaily365) November 13, 2023

Here's another look at the hit in question from another angle.

Ryan Lindgren takes a very hard hit straight to the head from #CBJ Sean Kuraly.

Nick Bonino stepped right in.

Referees reviewing the hit for a Major. pic.twitter.com/SnE2ypanyy

— Jonny Lazarus (@JLazzy23) November 13, 2023

It was a productive game for Kuraly, he also scored a goal by going hard to the net.

Two goals in 19 seconds for the Blue Jackets as Sean Kuraly gives the team the lead in New York!

Wow!#CBJ pic.twitter.com/tWo8rL7BRn

— Bally Sports Columbus (@BallySportsCBUS) November 13, 2023