Maxim Tsyplakov Slapped with Suspension For Illegal Head-Shot
After a high-speed head-shot with scary-looking consequences, New York Islanders forward Maxim Tsyplakov has been suspended for three games by the NHL's Dept. of Player Safety.
Maxim Tsyplakov has been suspended 3 games for this hit to the head of Ryan Poehling 😬
— Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) January 17, 2025
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NY Islanders’ Maxim Tsyplakov has been suspended for three games for an illegal check to the head against Philadelphia’s Ryan Poehling. https://t.co/Ijyvna8uon
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) January 17, 2025
The illegal check to the head on Philadelphia Flyers forward Ryan Poehling did not result in a penalty—even after a review— which of course left coach John Tortorella fuming.
The NHL's Player Safety Dept. obviously differed with the game officials.
Maxim Tsyplakov has been suspended 3 games for this hit last night against the Flyers. No penalty was called after review during the game. pic.twitter.com/PMxTxUPUXe
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) January 17, 2025
"With Tsyplakov backchecking with speed... as Poehling's releases a shot, Tsyplakov finishes a high, hard check that cuts across the front of his body, making the head the main point of contact," said DoPS in its ruling.
"His shoulder makes direct and forceful contact with Poehling's head...that absorbs the vast majority of the force of this check.'
Poehling suffered an upper-body injury and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
