As the NHL playoffs gather momentum, it's no surprise to see the intensity ramping up to match the stakes. This was all too apparent in the fourth game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers, especially with Toronto facing elimination. On the ice, players are not holding back, throwing down hits with abandon. One stark example of this was the brutal hit by Radko Gudas on David Kampf, sending him sprawling to the ice even after the whistle had blown. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/EHClothing/status/1656457940948197377'> </a></blockquote></div> The hit drew a significant amount of criticism, with Maple Leafs' coach Sheldon Keefe being particularly vocal in his disapproval. Expressing his concern, Keefe said: <q>I'm not sure when exactly the whistle blew, but... he was well aware that the play was over or almost over. To me, it seemed like a hit meant to inflict harm rather than play the puck. The sheer force behind it was alarming, but we're relieved Dave's alright.</q> There seems to be little doubt about Gudas' intent behind the hit on Kampf. A player known for his aggressive, physical style, Gudas has a track record of landing dangerous hits that have resulted in injuries to several players. It seems this latest incident is another instance of his contentious on-ice conduct.