Steven Stamkos gets misconduct penalty after stick goes into stands

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos received a 10-minute misconduct penalty against the Boston Bruins after his stick broke and he tossed it towars the Lightning bench. Part of the stick landed in the stands.

Author:
SI Wire
Publish date:
Mar 12, 2015

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos received a 10-minute misconduct penalty against the Boston Bruins after his stick broke and he tossed it toward the Lightning bench. Part of the stick landed in the stands.

A misconduct penalty is assessed any time a player unintentionally or accidentally throws his stick or part of his stick outside of the playing surface, per NHL rules.

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Because of the penalty, Stamkos had to sit out of the game's shootout as well. The Bruins won the game 3-2 via the shootout.

NHL player safety will review the stick toss, and Stamkos could potentially face further discipline.

The Lightning host the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday.

- Molly Geary