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.

Hathaway got a five-minute major for boarding and a game misconduct.

Hughes left the contest but returned for the second period.

Flyers head coach John Tortorella wasn’t the only one upset at the officiating crew. Devils superstar Jack Hughes didn’t appreciate the delayed icing call that caused his brother to get hurt.

Luke Hughes has made an impact with the Devils in his rookie season. He’s collected two goals and 11 assists in 21 games. The 20-year-old came into Thursday averaging nearly 20 minutes of ice time at 19:41.