New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal was handed a five-minute major and game misconduct for cross-checking Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Jan Rutta in the face at the end of the second period in Game 5.
Here's the play:
Mat Barzal received a five-minute major and a game misconduct for this crosscheck on Jan Rutta. pic.twitter.com/GZnvW9I5EH
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Rutta spent several minutes down on the ice before exiting to the locker room.
The Lightning lead the Islanders 6-0 with the third period remaining and are looking to go up 3-2 in the semifinal series.
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