As the NHL has cracked down on blows to the head, players around the league are taking exception to any illegal or unnecessary hits up high — whether it be a hand or elbow.

So I ask, was this hit by Thrashers’ defenseman Freddy Meyer last night at the TD Garden — which turned into a bloody melee — on Bruins’ forward Milan Lucic a dirty cheap shot?

Take one more look, cast your vote and feel free to leave some comments below: