Perreault, who scored a goal earlier in the 1st period, did not return to the game after this hit.

Posted by GregAnnapolis on 12/27/10 at 12:26 AM ET

That’s a headshot, but it’s certainly not a charge; his feet are on the ice and he takes like half a stride, nor is there a blanket ban on headshots.

Not a ‘new rule’ violation either. Perrault sees him and it’s not a back-pressure hit.

Elbow’s tucked too. Shame Perrault’s hurt, but I don’t have a problem with this hit.

Posted by StevieSteve on 12/27/10 at 12:26 AM ET

Not really boarding. Might have been blindside by that new rule since his head took the shot.

Hendricks should have had the instigator. Why does that rule exist if it’s not called in this situation. The Caps have been on the other end of that a couple times this year too.

Posted by false_cause from DC on 12/27/10 at 12:27 AM ET

Er, charging.

Posted by false_cause from DC on 12/27/10 at 12:29 AM ET

I watched the clip quite a few times, and I really think the hit breaks the guys stick and the stick hits his face and thats what created all the blood?

Posted by Down River Dan on 12/27/10 at 12:35 AM ET

I watched the clip quite a few times, and I really think the hit breaks the guys stick and the stick hits his face and thats what created all the blood?

Agreed.  It looks like he hits his face on the ice too.

Posted by loojay on 12/27/10 at 02:38 AM ET

I watched the clip quite a few times, and I really think the hit breaks the guys stick and the stick hits his face and thats what created all the blood?

Good spy.

Posted by StevieSteve on 12/27/10 at 06:09 AM ET