Clearly an illegal hit. Whether he hit him with his elbow or shoulder, he only made contact with his head. This is what the NHL is trying to get rid of. Pacioretty will be suspended a minimum of 3 games.
You should've brandished a firearm, and if they didn't flee, shot them both. People like these two thugs are animals that should be put down if given the opportunity to do so.
Holy shiz, that is insane playing.