Johansen handed game misconduct for spearing Gudbranson between legs

Nashville Predators forward Ryan Johansen was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct for spearing Vancouver Canucks defenseman Erik Gudbranson between the legs Friday night.

Here's a look at the incident:

From the footage, it appears Johansen intentionally lifts his stick into Gudbranson's sensitive area. Ouch.

Johansen isn't a repeat offender, but it's not out of the question he could receive supplementary discipline from the Department of Player Safety for his actions.