Kotkaniemi ejected for boarding in must-win game for Habs
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Montreal Canadiens forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi was handed a five-minute major and a game misconduct for boarding Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim during the second period of Game 5 on Wednesday.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi gets a major penalty and game misconduct for this hit on Travis Sanheim pic.twitter.com/dvCgJmpV4E
— Brady Trettenero (@BradyTrett) August 20, 2020
Sanheim, who ranks third among Flyers players in average ice time per game this postseason (19:56), remained in the contest despite being shaken up on the play.
Philadelphia converted twice on the ensuing power play with a pair of goals from Jakub Voracek.
The Flyers own a 3-1 series lead over Montreal and will advance to the second round with a win Wednesday.