Ex-Hockey star discusses Mathieu Joseph's controversial hit on Dylan Larkin

"Former NHL player Paul Bissonnette shares alternate angle of Mathieu Joseph's hit on Dylan Larkin, sparking controversy and discussions among fans."

In a recent NHL matchup between the Detroit Red Wings and the Ottawa Senators, a contentious incident involving Mathieu Joseph's hit on Detroit's captain, Dylan Larkin, has sparked heated debates and discussions among fans and analysts.

Paul Bissonnette, a former NHL player and current host of Spittin' Chiclets, took to Twitter to share his perspective on the controversial play. Bissonnette posted a tweet featuring an alternate angle of the incident, suggesting that Joseph's actions were not a deliberate attack but rather the result of a net-front battle gone wrong. He emphasized that Joseph appeared to be scrambling to prevent Larkin from securing a rebound and pointed out that such actions typically do not result in suspensions.

"This is the other angle showing the hit from last night," Bissonnette tweeted. "Everyone was saying Joseph cross checked him. He's clearly scrambling to prevent his check, Larkin, from getting the rebound."

"Do his hands come up? Yes. Never in my entire life have I seen a player do what Joseph does here and get suspended. A horrible result from Larkin getting hit in the head right after from Kelly."

"This wasn't a planned attack," he added. "This was a net front battle gone wrong and Detroit fans have the blinders on because Joseph and Larkin have history."

During a first-period power play, Dylan Larkin received a cross-check to the head and neck from Joseph, leading to a collision with Ottawa's Parker Kelly. Larkin was left face-down on the ice, raising concerns about his well-being. Although Larkin eventually stood up, he left the game, and there was no immediate report on the extent of his injury.

The Ottawa Senators ultimately secured a 5-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings in a game marked by a controversial hit that left Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin unconscious on the ice.

Detroit Red Wings Coach Derek Lalonde expressed his concern, stating, "Obviously, very concerned. That's a really tough look, seeing him passed out on the ice, unconscious."

The game also saw contributions from Ottawa's Claude Giroux and Vladimir Tarasenko, each scoring a goal and providing an assist, while Detroit's Patrick Kane scored his first goal of the season. Additionally, Detroit's David Perron was ejected for cross-checking during the game.

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