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Brendan Gallagher Suspended: What Led to the Controversial Decision?

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Find out the latest updates on Brendan Gallagher's suspension and the aftermath of his illegal check to the head incident.

Brendan Gallagher, the Montreal Canadiens' forward, has been at the center of controversy after a recent incident during a game against the New York Islanders. Gallagher made an illegal check to the head of Adam Pelech, leading to a suspension of five games by the NHL. The decision came after a phone hearing with the Department of Player Safety, where Gallagher faced the consequences of his actions.

The news of Gallagher's suspension has sparked discussions among hockey fans and experts. Many are debating the severity of the punishment and its implications for Gallagher and the Canadiens. The incident has raised concerns about player safety and the need for stricter enforcement of rules to prevent similar actions in the future.

Despite the suspension, Gallagher's career and reputation remain under scrutiny. This event has highlighted the importance of player accountability and the impact of on-ice behavior on both teams and individual athletes. As the hockey community awaits Gallagher's return to the ice, the focus shifts to how this incident will shape the rest of his season and the Canadiens' performance.

In a surprising turn of events, speculations suggest that Gallagher's suspension may have long-lasting effects on his future in the NHL. The incident has also brought attention to the ongoing efforts to promote safe play and reduce dangerous hits in professional hockey.

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Brendan Gallagher suspendu? (RDS)

L'incident est survenu alors que le Tricolore menait 3 à 1 avec 8:08 à jouer en troisième période période, jeudi soir, au Centre Bell. Pelech s' ...

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Moins de cinq matchs de suspension pour Gallagher (Le Journal de Montréal)

Montreal's Brendan Gallagher will have a hearing today for an illegal check to the head on NY Islanders' Adam Pelech. — NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) ...

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Brendan Gallagher aura une audience aujourd'hui (Habsolument Fan)

Hier soir, lors du match entre le Canadien de Montréal et les Islanders de New York, l'attaquant du Canadien Brendan Gallagher a commis un geste dangereux à ...

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Audience au téléphone : Brendan Gallagher évite le pire (DansLesCoulisses)

Et voilà qu'on apprend que ce sera par téléphone. Gally évite donc le pire. Not in person, so would appear Gallagher has avoided the worst case scenario.

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Gallagher aura une audience téléphonique avec la LNH (NHL.com)

L'attaquant des Canadiens pourrait être sanctionné pour une mise en échec illégale à la tête du défenseur des Islanders Adam Pelech.

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Brendan Gallagher ne jouera plus au hockey en 2024-2025 (Hockey30)

Primeurs, rumeurs de transaction dans la LNH et sur les Canadiens de Montréal, actualité du hockey.

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Brendan Gallagher expulsé du match après un coup douteux (M6info by MSN)

Brendan Gallagher a reçu une pénalité de match ce soir en 3e période contre les Islanders après avoir frappé Adam Pelech à la tête alors qu'il n'avait plus ...

Gallagher to have phone hearing Friday for hit to head of Pelech (TSN)

Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher will have a hearing Friday for an illegal check to the head on New York Islanders defenceman Adam Pelech.

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Habs' Brendan Gallagher set for phone hearing over illegal check ... (ESPN)

Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher will meet with the NHL's Department of Player Safety via a phone hearing on Friday after his illegal check to the head ...

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Habs winger Gallagher to have hearing with NHL's Department of ... (CTV Montreal)

The NHL's Department of Player Safety announced Friday morning that Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher will participate in a hearing regarding a ...

Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher: Headed for suspension (CBSSports.com)

Gallagher's elbow in Thursday's clash with the Islanders saw Adam Pelech (upper body) leave the game and not return. At a minimum, the 31-year-old Gallagher ...

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Moins de cinq matchs de suspension pour Gallagher (Le Journal de Québec)

Si le circuit Bettman avait voulu le sanctionner davantage, il aurait dû rencontrer Brendan Gallagher en personne.

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NHL's Brendan Gallagher Viciously Elbows Opponent's Head, Fans ... (TMZ)

NHL star Brendan Gallagher threw a vicious elbow at Islanders' Adam Pelech's head during Thursday's game.

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Bottom Six Minutes: Brendan Gallagher sidelines himself (Habs Eyes on the Prize)

Hits like Gallagher's have no place in the game, and it would be stunning if he escapes without suspension.

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Habs' Brendan Gallagher set for phone hearing over illegal check ... (ESPN Australia)

Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher will meet with the NHL's Department of Player Safety via a phone hearing on Friday after his illegal check to the head ...

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Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher to Have Disciplinary Hearing for ... (Sports Illustrated)

Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher will have a disciplinary hearing after a dirty hit to the head of the Islanders' Adam Pelech.

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Le Canadien | Brendan Gallagher suspendu cinq matchs (La Presse)

Martin St-Louis a longuement discouru, depuis deux jours, sur la « fine ligne » avec laquelle composent les joueurs qui déploient autant d'intensité que ...

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Écoutez Jérémy Filosa discuter avec Patrick Lagacé de l'attaquant ... (98,5 fm)

Écoutez Jérémy Filosa discuter avec Patrick Lagacé de l'attaquant du Canadien qui a frappé un adversaire avec son coude.

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Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher suspended 5 games for hit on Isles ... (Montreal Gazette)

Received the maximum allowed after a phone hearing with NHL's Department of Player Safety Friday to determine the length of his suspension.

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Brendan Gallagher suspendu pour cinq matchs (Le Droit)

Le Canadien de Montréal sera privé de l'attaquant Brendan Gallagher pour les cinq prochains matchs, en raison d'une suspension pour son geste à l'endroit du ...

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Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher gets five-game supsension for ... (USA TODAY)

Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher was suspended five games for an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech.

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Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher banned 5 games for check to head (Reuters)

The NHL Department of Safety suspended Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher five games Friday for an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders ...

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Gallagher suspended 5 games for actions in Canadiens game (NHL.com)

Forward banned for illegal check to head on Pelech of Islanders.

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Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher Suspended Five Games (The Hockey News)

The Montreal Canadiens will be without Brendan Gallagher for the next five games after being suspended for an illegal check to the head.

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Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher suspended five games for ... (Russian Machine Never Breaks)

Gallagher nailed Pelech with an open-ice hit to the head in Montreal's 4-3 win over the Islanders on Thursday. Pelech, who has a history of concussions, was ...

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Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher suspended five games for hit on ... (Yahoo Sports)

Gallagher elbowed Pelech in the head at 11:52 of the third period in Thursday's game after Pelech had already gotten rid of the pick in the neutral zone.

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Geste de Brendan Gallagher : «C'est impossible que ce soit ... (TVA Sports)

L'ancien joueurs des Canadiens de Montréal Maxim Lapierre est catégorique sur le geste posé par Brendan Gallagher sur le défenseur des Islanders de New York ...

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Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher suspended five games for hit on ... (SNY.tv)

Gallagher elbowed Pelech in the head at 11:52 of the third period in Thursday's game after Pelech had already gotten rid of the pick in the neutral zone.

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Brendan Gallagher suspendu par la LNH (Habsolument Fan)

Hier soir, en 3e période du match entre le Canadien et les Islanders, l'attaquant du Canadien Brendan Gallagher a commis un geste dangereux à l'endroit du ...

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