Wild's Ryan Hartman In Hot Water Over High-Sticking Jets' Cole Perfetti

Revenge is best served with a high-stick to the mouth, according to Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman. Hartman is under serious hot water with the NHL at the moment after telling Cole Perfetti of the Winnipeg Jets he was about to high-stick him in the face because Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov was injured in their previous matchup.

Mic's during the game actually caught the exchange, however the NHL/NHLPA have an agreement in place that states the audio from any microphones in the game cannot be used for any disciplinary actions.

Perfetti was asked about the exchange and threw Hartman under the bus and rightfully so. Here's what Perfetti had to say to reporters about Hartman's respectful blow to the jibs:

Ryan Hartman straight up told Cole Perfetti he highsticked him on purpose because of the Dillon/Kaprizov incident 😬 pic.twitter.com/gkwxbFvOx0
— Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) January 2, 2024

Here's the play that is making headlines around the league:

Cole Perfetti back on the ice for the Jets after taking a high stick to the face by Ryan Hartman off the faceoff during his first shift. pic.twitter.com/LgD6wmMtwo
— Dave Minuk (@ICdave) December 31, 2023

Minnesota’s Ryan Hartman has been fined $4,427.08, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for high-sticking Winnipeg’s Cole Perfetti.
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) January 2, 2024