COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus’ Josh Anderson took a vicious high hit from Boston defenseman Charlie McAvoy in the second period of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Monday at Nationwide Arena.
Anderson was checked into the boards by McAvoy at 19:40 in the second period. Anderson was assisted by trainers on the ice before being helped up.
Officials reviewed the hit for several minutes before giving McAvoy a two-minute minor for an illegal check on the hit.
McAvoy hits Anderson high, he's given two minutes for an illegal check to the head #CBJ #NHLBruins pic.twitter.com/M9xcUEMH4D
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The Blue Jackets open the third period on the power play.
