Maple Leafs' Clifford suspended one game for hit on Lightning's Ross Colton
Toronto Maple Leafs' Kyle Clifford (43) skates up ice with New York Rangers' Greg McKegg (14) in pursuit during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in New York. The NHL department of player safety handed forward a one-game suspension for boarding centre in Game 1. Clifford skated through the neutral zone near the boards and then followed through on a hit from behind on Colton, sending him face-first into the boards. Clifford was initially given a minor penalty for the hit but, after a review, the infraction was changed to a five minute major and a game misconduct for boarding. In 23 games with the Maple Leafs this season, Clifford has recorded one goal and two assists....
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