Defenseman Gets Ejected In Front Of Over 100 Members Of His Family

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Julien Trekker
October 28, 2023 (11:46)

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The New Jersey Devils clinched a nail-biting win in their intense Friday night showdown against the Buffalo Sabres, finishing 5-4.

Major Incident in the First Period

As the first period was nearing its end with just four minutes left, Nico Hischer, the captain of the New Jersey Devils, send the puck into the defensive territory. Connor Clifton, seizing an opportunity, aimed for a hit, but ended up making contact with Hischer's head, as shown in the video linked below.

"Connor Clifton receives a match penalty for this hit to the head on Nico Hischier."

For his actions, Clifton received a match penalty for targeting the head and an additional five-minute penalty for brawling. After the game, Elliotte Friedman shared his insights on Twitter, hinting that Clifton might soon be in discussions with the NHL Player Safety.

"NHL Player Safety just announced a hearing for Clifton. Hischier did not play third period tonight, "precautionary reasons," according to Lindy Ruff"

This was later affirmed by a tweet from NHL Player Safety, corroborating Friedman's claim.

"Buffalo's Connor Clifton will have a hearing Saturday for an Illegal Check to the Head on New Jersey's Nico Hischier."

100 Family Members Watch Clifton Get Ejected

Clifton had invited over 100 members of his family to be in attendance for last night's game.

Unfortunately, they couldn't see him play very long.

"Connor Clifton just got a game misconduct penalty and I'm sitting behind his whole entire family"

Before the game was over, Clifton called his family to apologize.

"I'm not even kidding a member of Connor Clifton's friends/family reached out to me

He has 125 people there to see him tonight and he got tossed with a game misconduct

He's calling his family before the game is over apologizing 😭😭😭"

As seen on Daily Hockey Dose - Sabres Player Potentially Facing Lengthy Suspension