NHL’s Brendan Gallagher Viciously Elbows Opponent’s Head, Fans Demand Suspension

Brendan Gallagher was ejected from the Canadiens recreation Thursday night time for throwing a vicious elbow at his opponent’s head … and now, followers need to see him sidelined for some time for the soiled play.

The incident occurred through the Canadiens’ recreation in opposition to the Islanders on the Centre Bell Enviornment in Montreal … when Gallagher tried to cease Adam Pelech from getting deep into the impartial zone.

Video from the sport’s broadcast reveals proper as Pelech crossed the blue line … Gallagher elbowed him within the face — sending the defenseman crashing to the ice.

Pelech stayed down for some time — though he was ultimately capable of skate to his staff’s locker room. He didn’t return to the sport. Gallagher, in the meantime, was ejected for the unlawful examine.

Puckheads have been livid over the play … speeding to social media to demand a prolonged ban for Gallagher. Even the suitable winger’s former teammate, P.K. Subban, mentioned the 12-year NHL vet must be suspended.

“I don’t know how else I’m supposed to call that,” Subban mentioned concerning the collision, “but to me, those are the hits that we just can’t have. That’s just inexcusable. There’s no upside.”

This is not the primary time Gallagher has made a transfer like this on the ice … in November 2021, he punched Barclay Goodrow, and was fined $2,500.