During a hockey game, Connor Clifton received a match penalty for a hit to the head on Nick Cousins, leading to Cousins leaving the game after absorbing the hit. The Panthers had a five-minute power play with the score tied 2-2 and 13:56 remaining in the third period. Clifton seemed unaware of Cousins' position during the incident.
Unfortunate result. Clifton wasn't expecting Cousins to get low and try to play that puck around him. This is the Panthers, so it would have been clear as day if Cousins or his teammates thought there was intent. They're not exactly the type of team to not respond ... https://t.co/pMA1X05tHT
5 minute major and a game misconduct to Connor Clifton for this high hit on Nick Cousins https://t.co/IrgOXzDwOv
Connor Clifton clearly had no idea Nick Cousins was that low.
Connor Clifton given a match penalty for a hit to the head on Nick Cousins. Panthers have a five-minute power play with the scored tied 2-2 and 13:56 left in the third period.
Nick Cousins to the room after a head shot from Connor Clifton —
Nick Cousins heads to the room after he absorbed a check from Connor Clifton in the corner.
Big hit by Clifton sends Cousins to the room.