NHL sends out video clarifying unvavoidable head contact

In the wake of Tom Wilson's hit on Brian Dumoulin in Game 2 between the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins, the NHL's Department of Player Safety released a video Monday clarifying what "unavoidable head contact" is, based on the league rulebook.

After the incident was reviewed, Wilson avoided suspension, and the video illustrates three separate examples from earlier in the season which warranted similar decisions. According to the league, because Dumoulin stopped suddenly and turned, supplemental discipline was not deemed necessary.

The DoPS also released a video earlier in the month explaining Rule 48, which pertains to hits when a player's head is the main point of contact.

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