Mangiapane ejected for cross-checking McCann's head into ice

Calgary Flames forward Andrew Mangiapane was given a match penalty for attempt to injure in the first period of Saturday's game against the Seattle Kraken after cross-checking Jared McCann's head into the ice.

Andrew Mangiapane is assessed a match penalty for attempt to injure on Jared McCann and has been thrown out of the game. pic.twitter.com/KbnLdRyEbZ

- Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) November 5, 2023

McCann left the ice bloodied after the hit but was able to return. Seattle opened the scoring on the ensuing power play.

Mangiapane has a hearing Sunday with the NHL's Department of Player Safety for the incident. The 27-year-old has never been suspended in his seven-year NHL career.

Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn received a two-game ban for a similar play during last season's Western Conference Final.

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