The first reaction many had to Nikita Zadorov’s crushing hit on Stuart Skinner Tuesday night was dismay. And understandably so, as years ago something like that would’ve resulted in a full-on melee.

Edmonton goalie Stuart Skinner left Tuesday’s game in Boston late in the first period after a hard collision with Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov, then was back on the ice for the start of the second.

Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner was able to shake off a scary-looking collision with Nikita Zadorov and even joked about it after the game.