Move over, Vegas Golden Knights. There’s a new public enemy No. 1 in Edmonton, and his name is Ryan Lindgren.

This morning in the World Championship game, Lindgren, playing for the U.S., laid a massive hit on Oilers defenceman Evan Bouchard, who is representing Canada.

Bouchard was shaken up after the hit and needed help to the dressing room. There wasn’t an update on his status afterward, however, Lindgren was ejected from the game. Fans took to social media afterward to express concern for Bouchard and share their reactions to the hit.

Brutal! Guys who do this crap need to pay far more of a price than sitting out a few games. Playing with others careers here. – Chadmelchert via Instagram

Beautiful hit, first thing your taught in hockey is to keep your head up or this is what can happen. – Zmysko via Instagram

I hate bs tournaments that have zero bearing on the league. NHL players should not be able to participate in tournament hockey. The contracts are worth too much money to to ruin a career and a team by allowing this crap. – Redbarn_customs_a.b._ via Instagram

Targeted the head. Feet........

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