Montreal Canadiens Captain ejected after one of the softest calls of the season

The fans in attendance at the FLA Live Arena in Sunrise were treated to a high scoring game between the Panthers and Montreal Canadiens. The home crowd went home happy with a 9-5 victory.

Tensions were high after a first period that combined for ten goals between the two teams.

With frustration setting in, late in the 3rd period Habs Captain Nick Suzuki couldn't hold himself back, and cross-checked young center Anton Lundell near the Panthers bench.




Suzuki received a game misconduct on the play, a puzzling call by the ref. Looking at the reply, it was a high cross check but doesn't warrant the misconduct.

Canadiens rookie defenceman Johnathan Kovacevic was also given a game misconduct during the altercation.


Suzuki spoke after the game:

Suzuki on his ejection:


Some of the blame has to fall on the captain's shoulders for losing his cool, but in the heat of battle it happens.