A New York Rangers fan who allegedly assaulted a fan of the opposing group on Thursday has been arrested and banned from the group’s area.
New York police say James Anastasio, 29, punched a Tampa Bay Lightning fan after the Rangers’ loss in Recreation 5 of the NHL Japanese Convention Finals in New York Metropolis.
A video posted to Twitter reveals a Rangers fan slugging a Lightning fan within the face as folks file out of Madison Sq. Backyard. The Lightning fan falls to the ground.
Anastasio faces two counts every of assault, disorderly contact and harassment costs, USA As we speak reported.
Police say Anastasio additionally punched a second particular person within the face as he fled the scene of the altercation, in keeping with USA As we speak.
Madison Sq. Backyard, which hosted Thursday’s recreation, introduced it was barring Anastasio from all occasions and different venues it owns for all times.
Representatives for MSG described the assault as “abhorrent” and stated the venue is working with legislation enforcement following the fees in opposition to Anastasio.
The Lightning’s win in opposition to the Rangers on Thursday marked the third straight win for the group in a collection that determines who goes to the Stanley Cup Finals.
After the buzzer sounded to finish the sport on Thursday, plenty of Rangers gamers acquired into it with Lightning gamers as followers appeared on.
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