Cross-check/shove from behind into the boards. With how soft the refs were calling this game, it amazes me they let this go. Even if Zucker's skate didn't get caught up it would've been an awkward fall into the boards.
9 yrs in MN so, yeah, we feel for you in Pitt. He was also a fan favorite here. definitely was not a cheap shot as Fiala could have really F'ed him up if he was intent. this was not a penalty – what would be the call if it was ? cross checking ? it looks like he barely tapped him. not Fiala's fault that Zuck was not ready for the contact.
Tough luck for zucker, but he’s known for over exaggerating every injury. Maybe he’ll be back soon. Can’t tell you how many times he limped off the ice putting no pressure on one leg only to come play the rest of the game moments later in MN.
"Oh I only meant to do a dirty crosscheck from behind while a guy in his first game back approaches the boards, I didn't mean to INJURE him" Idiot deserves a suspension.
very mild hit, but Zucks unfortunately fell funny. There are 100 hits a game like that, but this one just turned out horribly for Zucks. Too bad, first class guy, and still loved by Minnesota fans
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how that no penalty
Poor guy just came back
Isn’t that like his 3rd time in just over 6th months making hits/pushes like that
That knee, oof
missed 30 games just to get hurt again. so unfortunate
Hope he returns really soon. Good seeing Fiala check on him right after.
so painful to watch, I feel so bad for him. no hard feelings to fiala, he definitely seemed concerned and felt really bad
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Zucker can’t catch a break. Feel terrible for him
Zucker's got the worst luck 🙁
Man he just came back
I don't see anything that warrants a penalty that's for sure. Hope Zucker is okay, poor guy can't get a break.
Go Oilers go!
almost the exact same thing as Keller
The refs really called the softest penalties all night just to let this go
Cross-check/shove from behind into the boards. With how soft the refs were calling this game, it amazes me they let this go. Even if Zucker's skate didn't get caught up it would've been an awkward fall into the boards.
Sucks for Zuck. Hope it’s not as serious as it looks, and that he’ll be okay.
Just an awkward play
9 yrs in MN so, yeah, we feel for you in Pitt. He was also a fan favorite here. definitely was not a cheap shot as Fiala could have really F'ed him up if he was intent. this was not a penalty – what would be the call if it was ? cross checking ? it looks like he barely tapped him. not Fiala's fault that Zuck was not ready for the contact.
NHL is the absolute tops of the game worldwide. Happenings like this show why we appreciate our sport so much, as fans and competitors.
Fiala clearly a pro at this subtle cheap shot, has done it multiple times already, just really sad Zucker’s skate caught an edge
The guy can’t catch a break. Got activated from IR that morning and gets injured first game back.
That knee got bent in a real bad direction when his skate hit the boards
Fiala is a good sport. He might have cost them the goal by stopping and checking on him. Shows his mindset is right.
Wow people actually think this was a cheap shot
Regardless of intent or not that’s clearly boarding.
I hope Zucker is OK. He's valuable and if he's healthy I still think he's a solid 25g-50pt guy.
We need him healthy!
There was no cheap shot. Fiala just touched him and he lost balance awkwardly while trying to get the puck.
Tough luck for zucker, but he’s known for over exaggerating every injury. Maybe he’ll be back soon. Can’t tell you how many times he limped off the ice putting no pressure on one leg only to come play the rest of the game moments later in MN.
"Oh I only meant to do a dirty crosscheck from behind while a guy in his first game back approaches the boards, I didn't mean to INJURE him"
Idiot deserves a suspension.
Poor guy just got back smh. Nice to see Fiala check on him tho
Hope he’s alright
very mild hit, but Zucks unfortunately fell funny. There are 100 hits a game like that, but this one just turned out horribly for Zucks. Too bad, first class guy, and still loved by Minnesota fans
Are you kidding me he just got back
The issue is that it is reckless. Just like the hit he put on Matt Roy last year. Him acting contrite doesn’t help the injured player.