Jordan Binnington of St. Louis Blues to face player safety hearing after brawl in game against Minnesota Wild

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington is facing disciplinary action for a roughing incident with Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman on Wednesday night. The incident occurred near the Blues net after Hartman scored a goal during the second period of Minnesota's 8-5 victory at the Enterprise Center.

Binnington received a minor penalty for leaving his crease and a match penalty for the altercation.

In the 13th minute of the second period, Binnington hit Hartman in the face. It instigated a brawl that had to be controlled by the referees. The incident began with an unsportsmanlike act by Hartman after he scored a goal. But the goaltender's reaction was excessive and unnecessary. Instead of brushing it off, Binnington punched Hartman and caused chaos on the ice.

The NHL Department of Player Safety is considering supplemental discipline for roughing/unsportsmanlike conduct, though they retain the right to adjust the infraction upon review.

The incident has generated a lot of discussion among hockey fans and analysts. Some believe that Jordan Binnington's actions were excessive and warrant disciplinary action. Others argue that he was simply standing up for himself and his team.

Regardless of where you stand on the issue, it is clear that Binnington's actions will have consequences. He is facing a suspension or a fine for the infraction.

Ultimately, it will be up to the NHL Department of Player Safety to determine the appropriate disciplinary action for Jordan Binnington's actions. But regardless of the outcome, this incident serves as a reminder of the importance of sportsmanship and respect in the game of hockey.

Outrage among NHL fans over Jordan Binnington's behavior in St. Louis Blues vs Minnesota Wild game

Here's what some fans are saying about the incident on Twitter:

While it's understandable that emotions can run high during a game, Binnington's actions were completely unacceptable. His behavior not only reflects poorly on himself but also on his team and the league as a whole. Fans expect a certain level of sportsmanship and respect from professional players. Binnington's behavior falls far short of those expectations.

What's even more frustrating is that Jordan Binnington's actions had consequences beyond the match penalty he received. The Blues lost the game 8-5 and are 16 points away from a playoff spot in the Western Conference.