Leafs' Clifford receives game misconduct for hit on Lightning's Colton

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Kyle Clifford has been ejected from Monday’s Game 1 after receiving a five-minute major penalty and a game misconduct for boarding Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ross Colton.

Kyle Clifford gets a five-minute major and game misconduct.

The incident occurred at the 6:59 mark of the opening period as Clifford hit Colton into the glass in the neutral zone.

Clifford recorded 49 seconds of ice time before committing the infraction.

The 31-year-old appeared in 23 games during the regular season for the Leafs and posted a goal, two assists and 31 penalty minutes.