The recent game between the Florida Panthers and the Chicago Blackhawks was marked by Connor Bedard's impressive scoring skills, with two great goals, but something else grabbed the public's attention.
In a pivotal moment near the end of the second period, Dmitry Kulikov landed a heavy hit on Connor Bedard.
Foligno Steps Up in Bedard's Defense, Faces Consequences
Following Kulikov's hit, Nick Foligno stepped in to defend Bedard. This intervention resulted in Foligno receiving a four-minute penalty, which was skillfully neutralized by the Blackhawks.