Dustin Byfuglien has always been a physical player, and has pushed the limits many times. Tonight he crossed the line. He let his emotions and frustrations get the best of him, and now he is looking at a possible suspension.

With the game tied at 1-1 in the second period, Byfuglien missed a defensive assignment, and Anaheim Duck Corey Perry made him pay. Perry snapped the puck past Winnipeg Jets goalie Ondrej Pavelec making it 2-1 Anaheim. Byfuglien proceeded to skate at Perry from behind, and punched him in the back of the head, sending him to the ice face first. Byfuglien was assessed a two-minute minor penalty for roughing.

This brought back memories of Washington Capitals tough guy Dale Hunter smashing New York Islanders goal scorer Pierre Turgeon into the boards after he scored a critical playoff goal. That play resulted in a 20 game suspension for Hunter. I know that this will not be a suspension like that, but a message should be sent.

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There is a strong possibility that Byfuglien will now be facing a suspension from the NHL. It will most certainly be looked at, and honestly if nothing is done by the league it will be embarrassing to the sport of hockey.