Report: Stralman won't be suspended for hit on Wilson
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It appears Anton Stralman dodged a bullet.
The Tampa Bay Lightning blue-liner won't be suspended for his hit on Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson on Tuesday night, a source told Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post.
Related: Wilson on Stralman's hit: If I did that, '100 percent' I'm getting suspended
Here's a look at the hit, after which Stralman was assessed a two-minute minor for boarding:
Stralman left his feet and caught Wilson from behind - the type of actions that have led to suspensions this season.
Game 4 is set for Thursday night in Washington, where Tampa Bay, trailing 2-1, will look to even the series.
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