Some things in life will make you scratch your head. Like, why in the world did Brayden McNabb get called for a five-minute major on a shoulder-to-shoulder hit? Or, why are my fries cold when I've been waiting for five minutes?
That's the case for the Original Misfit, as he had a hearing today regarding his hit on Ryan Poehling. He was ejected from the game after that hit and was never seen again.
Vegas’ Brayden McNabb will have a hearing today for interference against Anaheim’s Ryan Poehling.
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) May 13, 2026
Apparently, shoulder-to-shoulder hits are considered a no-no in today's NHL. It's a shame because the only reason why that five-minute major was called was because Poehling got hurt. Mind you, Poehling has had a history of upper-body injuries throughout his career.
Luckily for Vegas, they endured a terrible call and won Game 5 in overtime, thanks to Pavel Dorofeyev's heroics. But if he's out for Game 6 (and perhaps beyond), that spells bad news for the Golden Knights. Nobody knows how long Mark Stone will be out, which will hamper the Golden Knights' offensive output.
That's why it's important that the Golden Knights have Brayden McNabb on the ice at all times. He's your best defensive player on the ice and can take up space without any problem. With an active stick and positioning that rivals Nicklas Lidstrom's senses, the Golden Knights look much better on the back end than many teams.
Unfortunately, a bad call in Game 5 could put a damper on those hopes and dreams. That's sad because Game 6 provides the perfect closeout opportunity, akin to the last round. You beat a team in overtime and beyond, leaving them laboring on the ropes. Well, here's hoping that this isn't the case for Vegas in Game 6.
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