Report: Johansen won't be disciplined for Vlasic hit
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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:
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:
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