Devils' Tootoo ejected for hitting Islanders' Boychuk from behind
New Jersey Devils forward Jordin Tootoo was ejected from Friday's game against the New York Islanders for a dangerous hit from behind.
Tootoo received a five-minute major and a game misconduct for sending defenseman Johnny Boychuk head first into the boards with a cross-check during the second period.
Here's the Boychuk hit. Think he cut his face on the boards. pic.twitter.com/iHGhpN03M1
— connor (@ConIsles) February 20, 2016
Boychuk left for the dressing room in obvious discomfort, but was back on the bench to start the final frame.
Boychuk and Jordin Tootoo (5:00 major) talked in the hall outside the dressing rooms after the game, so no lingering bad feelings.
— Rich Chere (@Ledger_NJDevils) February 20, 2016
The hit will be reviewed by the NHL Department of Player Safety. Tootoo has been suspended twice in his NHL career, including a five-game suspension in 2007 for punching then-Stars defenseman Stephane Robidas.
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