CALGARY, AB - OCTOBER 24: Andrew Mangiapane #88 of the Calgary Flames skates up ice against the New York Rangers at Scotiabank Saddledome on October 24, 2023 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Mangiapane ejected for cross-checking McCann's head into ice

3 years ago
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Calgary Flames forward Andrew Mangiapane was given a match penalty for attempt to injure in the first period of Saturday's game against the Seattle Kraken after cross-checking Jared McCann's head into the ice.

McCann left the ice bloodied after the hit but was able to return. Seattle opened the scoring on the ensuing power play.

Mangiapane has a hearing Sunday with the NHL's Department of Player Safety for the incident. The 27-year-old has never been suspended in his seven-year NHL career.

Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn received a two-game ban for a similar play during last season's Western Conference Final.

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