Casey Cizikas gets game misconduct after barreling into goaltender Alex Stalock (video)

The Chicago Blackhawks and New York Islanders are both down a man in Tuesday night's game after a hard collision near the Blackhawks net. The Isles' Casey Cizikas would get booted from the game due to the collision, while Blackhawks goaltender Alex Stalock left the game.

Cizikis took a back-hander on Stalock, which was stopped, and then grabbed the rebound. While trying to stuff the puck in the net, his shoulder caught Stalock right in the head. Cizikis was handed a five-minute major for goaltender interference, which carries the automatic game misconduct. Arvid Soderblom took over in net for Stalock, who left the game. No word on if or when he might return to the game. There is some debate over this one on social media, with some saying Stalock is out of his crease and Cizikis had little choice but to run into him. Others argue Cizikis is responsible for not running over the goalie in this situation.

MUST READ

5 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Angry John Tortorella Calls Out One Flyers Player: Trade is Likely Per Elliotte Friedman

7 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Quinn Hughes Ejected: Suspension May be Coming for the Reigning Norris Winner

8 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Matvei Michkov Stuns With Crazy Quote in Post-Game Interview Following OT Winner

9 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Jeremy Swayman on the Verge of Losing the Starting Role in Boston: His Contract Looks Like a Disaster

12 hours ago  |  By TJ Tucker Detroit Red Wings Place Massive Six-Foot-Six Forward on Waivers

14 hours ago  |  By Graham Montgomery Connor Bedard's Struggles Prove Chicago Blackhawks are in Dire Need of a Coaching Change

15 hours ago  |  By Graham Montgomery NHL Analyst Believes Toronto Maple Leafs are Exploring Possible Reunion With Nazem Kadri

17 hours ago  |  By Graham Montgomery 800-Game NHL Veteran Nick Bonino Signs an Unexpected New Professional Contract

MORE STORIES