Zach Whitecloud's hit on Matthew Knies has generated a lot of controversy (Source: Imagn)
Vegas Golden Knights D-man Zach Whitecloud's hit on Toronto Maple Leafs' Matthew Knies continues to draw opinions from the hockey community. The controversial check has polarized analysts and fans alike, as it was not deemed a major penalty on the field.
In the second period during Wednesday's game between the Golden Knights and the Leafs, Whitecloud impeded Knies near the red line. The Leafs forward immediately fell to the ground with his teammates rushing to his aid. Toronto's Simon Benoit would rough up Whitecloud after the hit.
However, the Toronto crowd was disappointed when the officials ruled the check as a minor penalty for Whitecloud. In fact, Benoit was given a double minor that ended up giving a two minute advantage to the Knights. Differing replays showed that Whitecloud's feet had not left the ground, leaving the matter ambiguous to judge.
