Flames’ Pospisil ejected for cross-checking Marchand’s face

Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil was given a five-minute major and a game misconduct for cross-checking Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand to the face late in the first period of Tuesday’s contest.

Numerous Flames converged on Marchand as he fought for a puck that Jacob Markstrom appeared to have covered. Marchand voiced his displeasure to officials following the play while bloodied.

Pospisil is in his first NHL season. The 2018 fourth-round pick entered the contest with 11 points in 33 contests.

Marchand’s registered 47 points in 49 games so far this season, his 15th with the Bruins.