Former Bruin throws massive hit against Penguins

The New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins kicked off their first-round matchup tonight at Madison Square Garden.

New York is up 1-0 after the first period, but the most excitement came from a massive hit from Rangers' defenseman Ryan Lindgren on Penguins' forward Rickard Rakell.

Here's the hit:

The hit was initially called a major by the referees for an illegal check to the head but was downgraded to a roughing minor upon review. Rakell was helped off the ice as he looked very dazed going down the tunnel.

Check out another angle of the hit:

Lindgren was originally picked by the Boston Bruins in the second round (49th overall) of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. He was part of the trade with the New York Rangers that sent Rick Nash to the Bruins.

MUST READ

9 hours ago  |  By Austin Sabourin Boston Bruins Issue An Emotional Statement Following The Passing Of A Former Bruins Player

11 hours ago  |  By Austin Sabourin Injury: Mid-Game Injury Changes Things For The Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers Game

15 hours ago  |  By Austin Sabourin Healthy Scratched: Two Boston Bruins Players Confirmed As Healthy Scratches Tonight

16 hours ago  |  By Austin Sabourin Boston Bruins Head Coach Joe Sacco Completes Surprising Roster Move

17 hours ago  |  By Austin Sabourin A Surprising Player Was Present At Boston Bruins Practice This Morning Following Injury News

18 hours ago  |  By Austin Sabourin Major Development: Boston Bruins Insider Issues Significant Update Regarding Lindholm's Ongoing Injury

20 hours ago  |  By Joshua Deeds A Completed Trade For The Boston Bruins That Has Changed Things

23 hours ago  |  By Joshua Deeds Major Development Has Surfaced Regarding Boston Bruins Superstar David Pastrnak

MORE STORIES