Smith steps up on Bedard at the blue line, Foligno calls him out

[@chriz9959]

Foligno is the teammate you want to play with

[@mariaromano5075]

Love foligno tough motha

[@Borodin410]

Not really. He puts himself on the injured list, rendering him useless, for a clean hit that no amount of roughing or fighting will ever stop. He's a liability.

[@driva1212]

​@@Borodin410he stuck up for their star player clean hit or not the kid is 18... he needs protection and folignno is a hell of a teammate. Don't know what world you're living in but I'd take foligno on my team any day. And chicago is not my team

[@Borodin410]

How was he "protected"? It already happened. Fighting the dude isn't going to unbreak Bedard's jaw. @@driva1212

[@howardcarr9625]

Lesson learned; does not matter who you are, keep your head up at all times.

[@joshuakaye2159]

@Music.critical you must be a red wings fan

[@scottyboy6269]

​@Music.critical who? You can't be talking about one of the best rookies in years. You want to talk overrated Matty Beniers is like the next Daigle

[@ConnorAshFreeman]

spoken like someone who's never played hockey

[@MirzaHasnain27]

Yea keep your head up because that’s exactly how you defend a elbow to the face. Dumb dumb.

[@GodWeenSatan]

And don't think you can just prance around center ice in the defensive zone

[@QueensNewYorkguy]

I’m getting old at 45 😂 I’m hearing Filigno and Tinordi and automatically am thinking of their dads Mike and Mark 😂

[@DarthVodka]

Clean hit but just unfortunate that Bedard got hit in the jaw. Hope he’s not injured bad. Honestly a really good scrap between Foligno and Smith. Pretty even fight. Props to the refs for letting them go.

[@traktion9]

You can't contact the head first, the opposite of clean, wake up douche

[@bmonca7433]

Shoulder to chin is clean, thought we checked to the body.

[@jacobhanlon8269]

@@bmonca7433not his fault the guys the size of a teenager playing with men

[@nosny3570]

every idiot on here thinks it was a clean hit. Without the elbow it was

[@late3619]

If you thought fight was pretty even you should watch it again. Nick destroyed him.

[@WeenukChog]

Wtf does he expect them to let him in😂😂😂

[@GodWeenSatan]

Must have thought he was playing the sharks

[@heatsuckmy]

the nhl has his penis so far down their throat why wouldn’t he think that?

[@thecount1001]

introductions and handshakes to the goaltender.

[@davidgray3294]

Great video and coverage of this, Foligno is last of a dying breed. Who wouldn’t want this guy on their team - No one more deserving of the A on their jersey

[@GeoThaDude]

I'm expecting Murphy to get the C next year with Foligno getting an A. Jones wants the C, but I don't think even deserves an A.

[@johncrumb8529]

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[@ESO_PRIME]

clean hit!

[@stockey]

Looks like a clean hit.

[@inhaleanthrax1333]

Def a clean hit

[@canadiantraveller281]

Foligno, character guy like his old man 👍🍻

[@cal8362]

Clean hit, unfortunate consequence

[@Metalheadmik3]

Keep your head up. Welcome to the NHL

[@kjhenry100]

Clean hit, great protection from Chicago veterans. Don't touch the money maker or you're going to have a long night. Exactly how the game should be played on both sides.

[@KarlSchoenefeld4]

Money maker needs to grow up and not casually trot down the middle of the ice with his head down

[@kjhenry100]

@@KarlSchoenefeld4 Ok...he is an 18 year old rookie that just made an 18 year old rookie mistake. Who acted out of character in any of this? Move on.

[@jackieTHorn]

​@@KarlSchoenefeld4head was up the whole time through the N zone. He looked down as he entered the O zone, as the puck lost connection with his stick. The kid will learn when to look down as he accumulates NHL level experience. But stop exaggerating he had his head up most of that play. We have replays to prove this.

[@KarlSchoenefeld4]

@@jackieTHorn he had his head down when he shouldn't have had his head down. That's why he was injured. It really is that simple.

[@jackieTHorn]

@@KarlSchoenefeld4 so we both agree that when he got hit his head was down, excellent. Good day to you Karl.

[@ALEXANDARRR42]

This is a prime example of the NHL becoming stuck in two eras. The old blood and the new. Old blood who's accustomed to hitting and protecting themselves from hits. Then the young bloods who grew up watching the "new" NHL with a faster morr skillfull pace. Young guys don't expect to be hit nor do they brace themselves as much anymore. They think they can freely roam without being touched like they can in juniors. NHL has a problem on their hands, and its becoming evident the last couple seasons.

[@ejv.96]

I too saw the hockey psychology video

[@cece354]

The point of this game is. You need to take these crap out to increase viewership. Goons like you are not going to pay and support these games. He was reaching for the puck. Clearly Smith caught him by surprise! Is still his first year. Bedard is the reason people tune in to watch the games and Bedard sells tickets for Blackhawks. If goons are important for the league why are they the lower tier pay player. People tune in to watch stars like Bedard, Crosby, McDavid, Matthew, etc. Viewers are not there to be entertained by goons. Remember is the big stars that is earning money to pay for these nameless goons!

[@andychrystal690]

​@@cece354so was Brendan smith supposed to let him get the puck? He ran into him, smith didn't even lean into it

[@ALEXANDARRR42]

@@xidis8022 where did I say I wanted a no hit league? Was simply stating the younger kids coming up don't know how to defend themselves against this type of league.

[@QueensNewYorkguy]

@@cece354when is the baby due👶? 😢

[@neighborhoodprepped7862]

Of course bedard wasn’t expecting to be hit.. to many young players not skating with head up

[@ThatGuy-nv7cx]

The hawks offensive zone entrances consist of bedard skating in the middle of 4 people and making a play almost every single time. And this is the first big open ice hit he’s taken. Hundreds of the same situations have happened this year and the one time he reaches for the puck you come at him for not keeping his head up? He has a target on his back. If he didn’t skate with his head up every other time he’d definitely pay for it.

[@andychrystal690]

Did you watch the game?

[@theliftexpert]

The entire clean hit was set up from the stupid drop pass play that caused a total mismatch in speed entering the zone. Clean hit, good fight , case closed .

[@calabreese]

clean hit. unfortunate. Bedard is an exciting player that fans want to see play. let's hope he's back asap.

[@DirtyBeefCurtains]

Welcome to the NHL kid. Surprised it took this long.

[@matezvicer7099]

Clean hit

[@mtlienz2279]

Foligno is a stand up guy. I dont like him as a player on ice, but hes a stand up guy who will defend his teammates and step up to answer/ring the bell on either side. Gotta respect that in a league where its disappearing

[@zekaierkal9432]

Wow look at Bedard swing those skates like a ninja

[@Overtimewinner]

Bedard needs to focus on hockey and not tv ads

[@badmontingz1219]

Foligno always fighting guys for doing nothing wrong... I guess next time smith has to let Conor walk right down Main Street for a breakaway he even let up on the hit... and to the announcer smith is not a heavy weight in the league he's in the class below the legit heavyweights

[@jacobhanlon8269]

“He’s not expecting the step up there” that’s the problem with the nhl

[@dynastyfilms_]

This is what I don’t understand; people complaining that the league is going soft yet there were multiple fights in this game? No matter what sport it is, if the top player gets drilled (clean or dirty) there’s going to be some type of retaliation. Players fighting after a clean hit on their star player does not indicate that the league is soft - it’s a statement move. The league will have gone soft if there is no retaliation or fighting after any massive hit. Good clean hit and a handful of scruffs throughout the game, I do not understand the complaining.

[@andychrystal690]

Clean hit, so maby people complaining that this shouldnt be in the league anymore, what your saying is there should be a weight class

[@DylanDoes490]

foligno is a chicago legend😮‍💨

[@tekneexx]

Can't be rough on the golden boy. Lol Lesson learned by the kid.

[@elenalexey]

Clean hit, and two Chikago players attacked Smith. At least both should get 2 minutes.

[@cece354]

You sure love that hit don’t you. I guess you know you are good when everybody hates you.

[@kalvinmakokis3370]

Smith forgot to get the memo... it's like the rest of the nhl is instructed to go easy on him... good for him... 😂

[@TM-qj4yr]

None of them are easy on Bedard he earned all his points by playing well. All of NHL are jealous of him that’s for sure. Avalanche went after him, Preditors, Panthers, Bruins they all went after him. You all are just jealous that he is able to score 33 points despite all the hate! All you haters are so pathetic being jealous of a hard working 18 year old rookie in NHL. People are showing up to watch him and all the stars players. They are the ones earning money to for the teams to pay the salaries. You grown up haters are not the ones going to games to support the teams. The ones who enjoy watching skilled players are the ones NHL needs to grow the game. This type of crap needs to stop.

[@andychrystal690]

​@@TM-qj4yrno.

[@ericolson2286]

I was going to suggest you tune into curling or figure skating, but then I remembered that curling consists of stones bumping into other stones, and that sometimes figure skaters lose their footing and make contact with the ice, so wouldn’t want to see you get too deep in your french cries and weinekens when either of those things happen. At any rate, stop watching hockey. If you can’t understand the concept of a completely legal hit you should really find something else to do with your time.

[@andychrystal690]

@@ericolson2286 sounds like you'd cry if he ran himself into the boards too

[@swagy4554]

Clean hard hit but protect the rookies hopefully Bedard isn't hurt for long

[@johnnyversaci7091]

For sure it’s unfortunate, anyone else would have been worse cause smith didn’t even lay into him, he’s just making the right play there

[@MarloStan316]

I love hockey. Greatest sport ever

[@ItsTipsy121]

This is getting ridiculous... clean hit, tried to split the D and gets rocked. Kulikov on florida dis the same thing on the glass. Smith shouldn't get 2 for roughing when he's getting jumped... that's self defense brother!

[@scottyboy6269]

Still got him in the jaw, protect your rookies...

[@ItsTipsy121]

@scottyboy6269 He was reaching for the puck when he split the back checkers. The man stepped up and had a solid clean check. Bedard needs to learn to keep that head up a d protect yourself first. He was out numbered 3 to 1 entering the zone. Just dump the puck and then retrieve.

[@pumpkinking5174]

​@@scottyboy6269 protect yourself or get off the ice.

[@donriley6732]

This was far from a big hit, he skated right into it. Want all the hype , accept all aspects of the Game

[@brianarmstrong6423]

Mostly bedard ran into smith, smith may have lifted his shoulder a little but not in a malicious way. Hitting is part of hockey, so not sure what the fighting is about.

[@GeoThaDude]

I don't think he really even lifted it. Looks like it was just due to height difference and Bedard leaning forward to reach for the puck.

[@georgioantoine4194]

nevermind bedard @ 1:22 is extremely dangerous. HF.

[@user-ru8ks2zx7e]

Clean hit, Smith should not have to fight for that.....just cause its Bedard?? Come on, no one is untouchable. First real hit he takes with men and he's out. Definitely a generational player, massive amout of talent....but if you lose control of the puck and go reaching for it and don't keep your head up... look out boy, this is contact hockey here.

[@gline7758]

Smith got his ass kicked. I’ll be sure to tip smith when he carries my groceries out of Kroger.

[@travissiekawitch2901]

Awww poor guy😂😂

[@isaccemerson2254]

Clean hit but good response from Blackhawks

[@timothymacdonnell9079]

Good tussle.

[@bigpurrr2590]

just some baby hit and hes out how many games 😂🤦🏽‍♂️ when i was 15 we was hitting way more deadlier than that kids good but can’t take a hit

[@nosny3570]

every idiot on here thinks it was a clean hit. Without the elbow it was

[@nigellax454]

What a fucking joke. That doesn’t “teach a lesson” to anyone. There isn’t a player in the league who’s going to think twice about dropping a hit because of an enforcer. It’s just so stupid.

[@efaith780]

Smith with the Easy Win. Bedard can’t take a hit, he’s too tiny.

[@curefied]

you are so corny lol

[@valentino142002able]

What fight did u watch. Foligno easy win. Hit was clean though.

[@andychrystal690]

​@@curefiedhe ran into smith?

[@denilemieux6157]

You triggered the blackhawks fans 😂😂

[@bullsajawn]

I’m gonna skate in a straight line !

[@codyhertzler2387]

Clean hit .

[@adamohara9573]

My god the leagues gone soft

[@bhughes8301]

Clean hit. This new thing in todays NHL where guys are fighting guys for clean hits is so gay

[@EPiche09]

Boy playing a man’s game.

[@michaelbooth2402]

not much of a fight really, Shultz. Semenko, or Bouchard would be going after lights out.

[@user-if4jg6ul9o]

Should have kept Corey Perry

[@codyhertzler2387]

Welcome to the league kid first big boy hit

[@ChuckoCrafts]

Any updates on Bedard? Is he playing?

[@BostonSteve922]

Not sure hopefully he’ll return in the third period

[@stankydank4207]

They just announced he’s not returning to the game

[@BostonSteve922]

@@stankydank4207 that’s a bummer hope he’ll be ok

[@robtinney3672]

I love hockey lol

[@MagicMike_101]

Normal hot, he's learning. Trouba and the other guys are way more bloody. And this Bedard's boyfriend need to calm down lol

[@jonathanpetrucelli7067]

Love bedard . Clean hit and he was hot dogging

[@PredsNSH]

‼️Injury update: Broken jaw‼️

[@ChrisWebbyLyrics1]

Time to wake up Connor it’s the big league buddy!!

[@tsifty1]

Smith won that fight! I mean if Folign9 is suppose to be the go to guy, lol then.

[@jayman2899]

Smith had to be 'that guy' what did he expect? Anyway, he leaned into Bedards face with his shoulder? I get it good hit but the guys like 18. The fights these days with the helmets on, what the hell is even that?

[@GeoThaDude]

Nah, Bedard skated his face into Smith. Age difference doesn't matter, it's the NHL. Fights with helmets on decrease concussions when tackling the other player to the ice. Most fights end with one player's get being driven into the ice... I'd rather punch a guy with a helmet on than risk my skull cracking on the ice.

[@jayman2899]

@@GeoThaDude nah, those og enforcers would do it all the time, the NHL is getting soft. Guys like Smith are 'tough guys' because there's no repercussions, try getting into a fight and punching into the side of a hockey helmet and get back to me.

[@GeoThaDude]

@@jayman2899 I have. Yeah, it's not ideal, but again, better than skulls cracking on the ice.

[@ryanwidtmann6209]

Dont touch the talent

[@TheHenryDuong]

The Nhl needs to make a rule where star players are not allowed to get hit. Maybe give them a yellow helmet so players know not to hit them .

[@denilemieux6157]

Pink Helmet 😂😂

[@rigocastro9702]

Clean hit, nothing to see here except some Blackhawks that should've got instigator penalties Foligno is a plug

[@johnnyboy2653]

Bedard might give his next interview with a few teeth missing from his mouth.

[@cece354]

I hope Smith get his comeuppance soon and gets sideline for two months! Old man getting jealous of a kid! Cannot believe all the jealousy in the NHL! Going after a kid!

[@Rod-Bender]

Legal hit

[@Immatrollyou]

Clean hit,,relax nikki flamingo

[@frankwallace8029]

Shouldn't skate into shoulders chin first.

[@man-bagdammit2297]

Unfortunately, todays younger players no matter their skill level don’t seem to understand they are playing in the NHL and can’t skate through the middle of the ice and not expect to be hit. Very unfortunate for Bedard, hopefully he learns from it.

[@tamatb]

I love it everytime when I see someone step up for a teammate after a clean hit! Stop the game flow for something that's legal, especially when the Devils have control of the puck and on penalty kill! Great way to get the puck back by the Hawks!! It's time to make hockey a non-contact sport!!

[@davidschantz5363]

Clean hit but Smith always walks on the edge.

[@DjDLLM]

Don’t touch the rookie.

[@williammallery6832]

It’s called a no fly zone for a reason

[@v4v819]

Call me old school but you don't hit rookies! Good on his teammate for coming to his defense! This kind of behavior on the ice has to be deterred... The NHL has to lay the rules down on these unsportsmanlike plays on rookies! BTW these head shots got to go on any player PERIOD! LET'S NOT LOSE ANYMORE STAR PLAYERS TO THESE THUG PLAYS! These kinds of hits are unnecessarily and only detracts from the game! It's called a "bodycheck" for a reason, let's not forget!

[@rickb9585]

Absolutely hit rookies...Everyone is fair game, this is the NHL. This was far from a thug play. He had his head down and Smith led with his shoulder, it was not targeted. The NHL had become way too soft. Too bad he got hurt but he needs to learn he can't prance around without getting blown up once in a while.

[@johnfisherman2859]

Whos this announcer? Smith is not a heavyweight and sucks at fighting. I really like Smith- esp after he went after Wilson last year but hes not the best fighter lol

[@Luis-rx3fx]

👏 THANK YOU SMITH! THAT LITTLE "TOOTSIE" HAD IT COMING TO HIM. WELCOME TO THE NHL CONNIE BEDARD! I HOPE THE NEXT ONE WILL BE A PERMANENT SCRATCH. 😜

[@QueensNewYorkguy]

Same spot Scott Stevens ended all the Eric Lindros hype 😂 gotta keep your head on a swivel kid! All the crybabies need to go watch some 90s and 2000s NHL games if they want to be reminded how real hockey was played by real men before all these 🏳️‍⚧️ rules to take away defense in the sport

[@cece354]

Just remember this, NHL or freakin Bettman, you need audience to tune in to watch your star players such as Bedard, McDavid, Crosby etc and these star players are the ones making money for these nameless goons!

[@andychrystal690]

So they should be untouchable?

[@GeoThaDude]

Dude, Smith just took one stride forward and Bedard skated right into him... This wasn't a goon type play. Remove your bias and actually watch what happened. I've been a Blackhawks fan since I was 5, but Smith didn't do anything wrong.

[@zac5777]

These announcers are horrible

[@shawn335]

Probably lost a couple teeth

[@TM-qj4yr]

Glad to see Foligno, Vlasic and Guttman sticking up for Connor Bedard. I hope that Bettman is watching this and put a stop to this kind of plays where star players get hurt by jealous goons. If NHL doesn’t take these crappy hits out of the game they will not gain viewers but instead lose them. People are not paying to see goons fight, they go to watch stars like Bedard, McDavid, Matthews, Crosby etc.

[@JS-kb4bk]

There was nothing wrong with that hit. Interesting you bring up McDavid who has been suspended for actual dirty hits. This hit was completely clean and routine for a guy coming down the middle of the ice

[@Immatrollyou]

Clean hit WOW,go watch golf if hockey is to much for you😂😂😂😂

[@watcher63034]

Get real. Leaning in face first going for the puck expecting the other team to leave you alone cuz you are Bedard? This kid is gonna get seriously hurt when things get serious. Good thing he wont see the playoffs! LOL

[@andychrystal690]

The NHL needs to teach these kids to be aware

[@redwingscuj031]

Hahahaha wow it must be your first time watching hockey. It’s about time someone waffled him. He shouldn’t get away with having his head down flying through the middle, I’m not a devils fan but good for Smitty. That’s the furthest thing from dirty you 🤡🤡🤡