Nashville Predators forward Ryan Johansen dodged a bullet Thursday, as The Athletic's Kevin Kurz reports Johansen will not face any supplemental discipline for his high hit on San Jose Sharks rearguard Marc-Edouard Vlasic.
Here is the play in question from Wednesday's game:
Another angle on Johansen's hit on Vlasic. Vlasic absorbs nearly all of the hit with his head. #SJSharks pic.twitter.com/McbWSmCIPZ
— Zachary DeVine (@zakkthebear) November 2, 2017
Johansen was assessed a two-minute minor on the play. Vlasic was helped off the ice and did not return.
Sharks head coach Peter DeBoer offered an update on Vlasic's status later Thursday:
DeBoer on Vlasic: “I don’t believe it’s long term, but whether that means he plays Saturday, I don’t know.” #SJSharks
— Kevin Kurz (@KKurzNHL) November 2, 2017
