Capitals prospect Bowey escapes disciplne for high hit, possible slur

Madison Bowey of the Hershey Bears will not face further discipline following a questionable hit and possible homophobic slur directed at Toronto Marlies forward Kasperi Kapanen in Game 4 of the American Hockey League's Eastern Conference Final on Friday night

The Washington Capitals defensive prospect was cleared Saturday of any wrongdoing in regards to the alleged slur, and will not be suspended for the this hit delivered to Kapanen prior to that incident, according to Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun.

Madison Bowey hits Kasperi Kapanen up high. Kapanen got up under his own power. pic.twitter.com/QnubIp1TZI

- Dylan Nadwodny (@dnadders) May 28, 2016

Kapanen, meanwhile, remains questionable for the next game.

#Marlies coach Sheldon Keefe said Kasperi Kapanen is day to day after taking headshot on Friday. Kapanen didn't skate today

- Rob Longley (@longleysunsport) May 28, 2016

Game 5 of the series, which Hershey leads 3-1, is set for 3 pm EST on Sunday in Toronto.

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