Mark Stone's injury, no suspension for P.K. Subban spark fan reaction
Sens forward suffered fractured wrist from Habs defenceman's slash
Fans took to social media Thursday to react to news that Ottawa Senators forward Mark Stone suffered a microfracture of his right wrist, and Montreal defenceman P.K. Subban would not be suspended for the slash that caused the injury.
Canadiens fans were, as expected, supportive of the NHL's decision to not suspend Subban for the incident, which occurred during Montreal's 4-3 win in the teams' playoff series opener on Wednesday night.
Senators fans were clearly upset about the lack of a suspension, especially after hearing about Stone's injury.
First, the news about Subban came out.
BREAKING: P.K. Subban won't be suspended for his slash on Mark Stone. Story, video here: <a href="http://t.co/zUi9DJ9xyv">http://t.co/zUi9DJ9xyv</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sens?src=hash">#Sens</a> <a href="http://t.co/uBDsYmvAxR">pic.twitter.com/uBDsYmvAxR</a>
—@cbcjlongThen, the Sens announced the news of Stone's injury.
Injury update: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sens?src=hash">#Sens</a> Mark Stone has suffered a microfracture of his right wrist & his availability for the series is unknown at this time.
—@SenatorsFollowing those two stories, fans had their say.
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Habs?src=hash">#Habs</a> fans will defend/support Subban and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Senators?src=hash">#Senators</a> fans will support/defend Stone/Cameron. Ask a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Leafs?src=hash">#Leafs</a> fan for an honest opinion.
—@ShakeelSalamath5 and a game was the right call on Subban. It's a shame that Stone is hurt but I don't think a suspension is warranted. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sens?src=hash">#sens</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Habs?src=hash">#Habs</a>
—@HalfwayToSPThe fact Stone's wrist is fractured should be enough for the NHL to go back and reconsider discipline for Subban. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sens?src=hash">#Sens</a>
—@BillyFitzzGee, that was an accident. RT <a href="https://twitter.com/CBCOttawa">@CBCOttawa</a>: Mark Stone suffers fractured right wrist on slash by P.K. Subban <a href="http://t.co/ygcc9joA0J">http://t.co/ygcc9joA0J</a>
—@AnthonyGermain<a href="https://twitter.com/CBCOttawa">@CBCOttawa</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Senators">@Senators</a> Presently in the Westmount Hospital! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sens?src=hash">#Sens</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Habs?src=hash">#Habs</a> <a href="http://t.co/Q8ctw1Az5X">pic.twitter.com/Q8ctw1Az5X</a>
—@perrymattIf Stone does not play in Game 2 on Friday, Chris Neil looks like he will dress in his place. Neil, of course, is known for his physical play over several years with the Senators.
<a href="https://twitter.com/CBCOttawa">@CBCOttawa</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ReleaseTheNeiler?src=hash">#ReleaseTheNeiler</a> <a href="http://t.co/4VHnnKFRdw">pic.twitter.com/4VHnnKFRdw</a>
—@KerrazyCanuckChris Neil skating with Legwand and Hoffman. Oh boy. Oooohhhh boy. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sens?src=hash">#Sens</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Habs?src=hash">#Habs</a> <a href="https://t.co/kK8cIU4ZUV">https://t.co/kK8cIU4ZUV</a>
—@cbcjlongMy answer to that is Chris Neil. RT: <a href="https://twitter.com/CBCOttawa">@CBCOttawa</a>: Stone suffers fractured wrist on slash by P.K. Subban <a href="http://t.co/EPA2M1lFXB">http://t.co/EPA2M1lFXB</a>
—@ArmourJim