During a heated NHL game, Anders Lee of the New York Islanders was ejected after a controversial knee-on-knee hit on Nico Hischier of the New Jersey Devils, causing Hischier to skate to the bench hunched over and later land on his head. The incident sparked a brawl between Lee and Timo Meier, who stepped in to defend his teammate, with referees having to pull them apart. The altercation resulted in Lee receiving a five-minute major for the kneeing, another five for fighting, and a game misconduct, effectively ending his participation in the game. Meier was penalized with a five-minute fighting penalty and a misconduct. Hischier, visibly affected by the hit, had to leave the ice and did not return to the bench, raising concerns about a potential injury. The play was reviewed, and the situation has led to discussions about the possibility of a suspension for Lee. Timo Meier expressed his disapproval of the hit, describing it as dirty and stating that he intervened to make his stance clear.
"Pretty clear. Didn't like the hit. Dirty hit, so I kind of stepped in and let him know." - Timo Meier on Anders Lee kneeing of Nico Hischier #NJDevils
Pretty clear. Didn't like the hit. Dirty hit, so I kind of stepped in and let him know." - Timo Meier on Anders Lee kneeing of Nico Hischier #NJDevils
"Pretty clear. Didn't like the hit. Dirty hit." - Timo Meier on Anders Lee kneeing of Nico Hischier #NJDevils
#NJDevils Timo Meier on fighting #Isles captain Anders Lee after knee-on-knee hit against his captain Nico Hischier: "I mean, it was pretty clear that I didn't like the hit. It's a dirty hit, and I let him know."
Islanders’ Anders Lee ejected after ugly Nico Hischier hit that could lead to suspension https://t.co/TVsLzfXlCN https://t.co/N9gG4415VW
Lee also gets a game misconduct, so his night is done. So, to summarise: Lee gets 5 for knee-on-knee, 5 for fighting, and a game misconduct. #Isles
Nico Hischier is not on the #NJDevils bench after that trip, where he landed on his head. He went down the tunnel after that trip and has not returned.
Bad hit by Lee on Hischier. Bad day getting worse for #Isles
Lee has been given a five-minute major for knee-on-knee hit. #Isles
Anders Lee got a five-minute major on the hit. Timo Meier gets hit with a fighting and a misconduct call.
Lee gets five minutes for kneeing and five for fighting
Lee gets a five-minute major, plus five for fighting. Meier gets five for fighting and a misconduct. #NJDevils #isles
Lee hits Hischier with knee-on-knee, and Meier drops the gloves, and so does Lee. Refs have to pull them apart. Meier is heated. Play is being reviewed. #Isles
Nico Hischier heads down the #NJDevils tunnel as a result of Lee's hit.
Timo Meier goes right after Anders Lee, throwing punches after Lee dangerously trip Nico Hischier. #NJDevils
Lee hard check on Hischier, who's been looked at on the ice and skating to bench hunched over. Meier goes after Lee. Hischier right to Devils room.
Timo's wires just crossed. Defends Nico Hischier after a hit by Anders Lee. #NJDevils
Timo Meier drops the gloves with Anders Lee.