Brendan Gallagher Ejected From Game For Hit To Head

Brendan Gallagher "A" skating for the Montreal Canadiens
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In the third period of the Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders game at the Belle Center, Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher was assessed a five minute major and game misconduct for an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech.

With Brendan Gallagher’s history of discipline from the Department of Player’s Safety, this is sure to end with a suspension. The question is, how many?


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