Jared Spurgeon was many writers' Lady Byng Trophy finalist for this season (sportsmanship & high quality play). That may change after this incident, as it looked like a clear-cut case of intent-to-injure:
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The NHL's Department of Player Safety announced today a fine for Spurgeon:
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Should Spurgeon have faced suspension?
POLL
Jared Spurgeon Avoids Suspension After Ugly Cross Check on Pavel Buchnevich
Should DoPS have suspended Spurgeon?
Yes
76
62.3 %
No
46
37.7 %