Flyers’ Hathaway tossed for hit on Devils’ Luke Hughes

Philadelphia Flyers forward Garnet Hathaway was ejected from Thursday’s game against the New Jersey Devils after leveling opposing defenseman Luke Hughes in the first period.

Hathaway and Hughes were pursuing the puck on a play the linesman eventually called icing, but the official delayed his call, causing Hathaway to go in full speed and hit Hughes hard into the end boards.

The officials handed Hathaway a five-minute major for boarding and a game misconduct.

Hughes left the contest but returned for the second period.