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Leafs' McMann Suspended For High Stick
10 Dec
Summary
- Bobby McMann suspended one game for high-sticking.
- The infraction occurred during a scrum after a knee-on-knee collision.
- This is McMann's first NHL suspension or fine.
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann has been suspended for one game by the NHL's Department of Player Safety. The suspension stems from a high-sticking incident involving Tampa Bay Lightning player Oliver Bjorkstrand during the third period of a recent 2-0 Maple Leafs win. McMann received a match penalty on the play and was ejected from the game.
The infraction happened amid a scrum that also resulted in an injury to teammate Dakota Mermis and a game misconduct for Tampa Bay's Gage Goncalves. This marks a first for McMann, as he has never previously been suspended or fined by the league. Coach Craig Berube expressed his discontent with the call, citing difficulty in seeing the play clearly from the bench.
McMann, who has been performing well recently with a three-game point streak, will be replaced in the lineup against the San Jose Sharks by either Nick Robertson or Matias Maccelli. His absence is a notable change for the Maple Leafs' forward group.
