In an odd turn of events, New York Islanders forward Matt Barzal has admitted to participating in betting during the All-Star skills competition, which could put him at odds with the NHL's strict rules on sports gambling.
This news follows the significant suspension of Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto, who received a 41-game ban for a similar offense in October, which only lead to him making his season debut two weeks ago.
As reported by Mark Masters of TSN, Barzal openly confessed to placing a bet on the accuracy contest, challenging Toronto Maple Leafs' standout Auston Matthews.
