Anaheim Ducks forward Nate Thompson was ejected for elbowing Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Justin Faulk in the head early in the first period of Friday’s game.
Thompson was given a major penalty for elbowing and a game misconduct. The incident occurred just 6:25 into the opening period. Faulk was slow to get to his feet but remained in the game, credited with 9:21 of ice time in the first period, as per NHL.com.