The NHL Department of Player Safety chose not to give Lucic a suspension or fine for his actions.
Today, Milan Lucic spoke to the media about the hit and his response was perfect and probably pretty accurate:
Lucic "definitely wasn't trying to hit him, I was braking... ...if I did charge, we both wouldn't be playing tomorrow"� Ryan Rishaug (@TSNRyanRishaug) May 23, 2022
It will be interesting to see game 4 tomorrow night and see what the Oilers do to get Lucic back for this hit.
But for the record, Lucic's statement is pretty accurate, if that large man wanted to hurt someone, he probably could easily do it.
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23 MAI | 421 ANSWERS MUST SEE - Milan Lucic gives a hilarious answer about his 'charge' on Mike Smith Do you believe Lucic? | ||
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no | 179 | 42.5 % |
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