Dubinsky and Crosby were battling around the Blue Jackets net during the second period and once in front of the net, Dubinsky delivered a cross-check to the back of Crosby’s neck. The hit broke Dubinsky’s stick and left Crosby in a heap on the ice. Crosby left the game, but came back in the third period.
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In its explanation of the suspension, the DoPS says, “While Dubinsky’s cross-check is not overly violent or forceful, it is an intentional strike to an opponent’s head using his stick. This is not a case where the head contact was caused by a sudden movement by Crosby or by a stick riding up a player’s back or shoulders and making subsequent contact with the head. In addition, once Crosby is down and no longer an offensive threat, Dubinsky delivers an additional cross-check to his body.”
