Connor McDavid launched into boards: does NHL do enough to protect its star players (NHL 2 on 1)?

Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers was launched dangerously into the boards by Anaheim Ducks d-man Hampus Lindholm on a play that wasn't penalized.
Does the NHL do enough to protect its star players?
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