"Popsicle is a dirty SOB" "That's 2 mins": NHL fans debate Martin Pospisil's ejection for vicious hit on Taylor Hall

Martin Pospisil was ejected after a hit on Taylor Hall during the Calgary Flames’ game against the Chicago Blackhawks. The incident happened in the second period when Hall carried the puck along the boards. Pospisil hit him from behind, sending Hall crashing into the boards.

Officials gave Pospisil a five-minute major for boarding and a game misconduct. After reviewing the play, they confirmed the ejection. The hit could lead to additional discipline for Pospisil.

Gino Hard shared a clip of the hit online, sparking debates among fans.

"Popsicle is a dirty SOB." One fan called Pospisil.

"That's 2 mins" Another fan said.

"Such a soft 5 mins major, hall made himself vulnerable by skating fucking sideways up ice. 2 minutes boarding whatever, but 5 and a misconduct lol" a fan said.

"Good fuck Taylor Hall, he likes to throw those borderline hits all the time." one fan shared.

Here are some more reactions from fans to Martin Pospisil's hit on X:

"Okay I agree it was hitting from behind. But 5 and a game? Fuck no. 2 min for hitting to the head. Yes." one fan mentioned.

"Throws dangerous hits but can't answer the bell afterward he's just like Steve Moore" a fan reacted.

"Every time this guy pops up on my feed, it's always cuz of some scummy hit" another fan reacted.

Despite Martin Pospisil's ejection, Flames won 5-2 against the Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks lost 5-2 to the Calgary Flames on Monday at the United Center. Jakob Pelletier scored the first goal at 1:14 of the first period, assisted by Rory Kerins. Louis Crevier tied the game 1-1 at 2:38 with a wrist shot from the circle.

Pelletier scored again to give Calgary a 2-1 lead, tapping in a rebound from Kevin Bahl's shot. Matt Coronato added another goal at 14:08, finishing a scramble near the net.

Jake Bean made it 4-1 in the second period, scoring on a rebound from Yegor Sharangovich's shot off the boards.

Connor Bedard scored on the power play at 11:29, cutting the Flames' lead to 4-2. The goal came during Martin Pospisil’s five-minute penalty. Sharangovich responded with a short-handed goal at 13:38, sealing the 5-2 win.

Petr Mrazek made 31 saves for Chicago, but defensive errors were costly. Seth Jones’ turnover led to a crucial Flames goal. Despite Bedard reaching his 100th NHL point, Chicago suffered their third straight loss.