Zdeno Chara hits Max Pacioretty

Yesterday was the must anticipated rematch between the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens. Last time these teams played there was something like 192 penalty minutes with multiple line brawls and a goalie fight. Old time hockey! I think everyone was looking forward to round two but no one expected this to happen:

 

Honestly, I think the hit happened so fast that Zdeno Chara couldn't control what happened. Other fans of the league, however, are enraged. They're pretty much calling for Chara's head but I'm not sure if they would be if Pacioretty didn't suffer a serious injury. He has a severe concussion and fractured vertebra. He may not play again that's very sad.

I don't think we need to punish players just because someone gets hurt though. Are we going to punish players for shooting a puck into someone's ankle now? It was an unfortunate incident and Chara is not going to be punished by the NHL and I think it's the right call.