from Kerry Fraser of TSN,

To recap:

- Boyle placed himself in a vulnerable position.

- The Rangers player materially change his body and head position immediately prior to the hit delivered by Orpik.

- Orpik attempted to hit squarely through his opponent's body and did not "pick" Boyle's head.

These circumstances as listed in rule 48.1 subsections (i) (ii) and (iii) qualifies this hit as unavoidable and therefore "legal."

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Watch the hit below....