WATCH: K'Andre Miller of New York Rangers gets ejected for spitting on Drew Doughty

In an unexpected turn of events, New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller was kicked out of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Kings. He was caught spitting on Drew Doughty, and officials took appropriate action.The incident took place in the first period and was out of character for Miller. You can watch the video below:The ejection had little outcome on the result, as the Rangers came out 5-2 winners. Still, it was an ugly scene and Miller will likely face disciplinary action.Fans on Twitter reacted to the news, condemning K'Andre Miller, while complimenting New York for reaching the win without him.Gary Brower@GaryBrower1Better effort by the Rangers tonight as they beat the Kings 5-2. Shesterkin played more like he did last season which is important for them going forward. K'Andre Miller needs to be suspended by either the NHL or the Rangers for spitting on Kings defenseman Drew DoughtyBetter effort by the Rangers tonight as they beat the Kings 5-2. Shesterkin played more like he did last season which is important for them going forward. K'Andre Miller needs to be suspended by either the NHL or the Rangers for spitting on Kings defenseman Drew Doughtymk@m41653200@BR_OpenIce That’s hella gross ngl. He should be kicked out of the league and rangers should have to trade a first round pick for Rasmus Ristolainen imo.12@BR_OpenIce That’s hella gross ngl. He should be kicked out of the league and rangers should have to trade a first round pick for Rasmus Ristolainen imo.Ali 🇺🇸🇦🇷@AliNFFC91@BR_OpenIce Well deserved ejection and big suspension I’m sure31@BR_OpenIce Well deserved ejection and big suspension I’m sureChad@cbark123@BR_OpenIce Rangers… always all class5@BR_OpenIce Rangers… always all classCaptivate88🐢🤌@Captivate1988@BR_OpenIce Should be banned from the NHL1@BR_OpenIce Should be banned from the NHLPoapst@n_poapst@BR_OpenIce Disgusting behaviour! Might be a good fit with the Bruins and Marchand or vice versa!3@BR_OpenIce Disgusting behaviour! Might be a good fit with the Bruins and Marchand or vice versa!Mike@burnitallagain@BR_OpenIce That is not the reaction of a dude who didn’t do it. @BR_OpenIce That is not the reaction of a dude who didn’t do it. 😂Marek Moore@MarekMoore80@BR_OpenIce Racially motivated1@BR_OpenIce Racially motivatedThe comments were mostly similar to those above, however, there were some that were racially abusive. The only crumb of comfort is that such comments were lambasted by other users and swiftly taken down. As such, fans began to stand up for Miller, although not defending his actions.kc (34-17-9)@troubafalseyall we need to do what the kpoppies do and start trending a positive message for key. i was thinking something simple like &quot; K'Andre Miller We Love You &quot; is that too simple? he's gotten sm hate i think we should do something for him72yall we need to do what the kpoppies do and start trending a positive message for key. i was thinking something simple like &quot; K'Andre Miller We Love You &quot; is that too simple? he's gotten sm hate i think we should do something for himalex 🇵🇹@axolivesK’Andre Miller being racially abused all over social media is heartbreaking . We should be better to help grow the game . but everyday it seems like this sport goes backwards because of people like this . Do better191K’Andre Miller being racially abused all over social media is heartbreaking . We should be better to help grow the game . but everyday it seems like this sport goes backwards because of people like this . Do betterK'Andre Miller's NHL careerK'Andre Miller started his career in the NHL with the New York Rangers during the 2020-21 season. He has played over 190 games since then, averaging over 21 minutes per game. He has contributed 62 points thus far (18 goals, 44 assists).Miller has been a key player for the Rangers and is ranked as the 34th best defenseman for his overall contributions this season. He has played over 60 games, and with 30 points (6 goals, 24 assists), he has surpassed his past season performances with over 20 games yet to be played.New York Rangers 2022-23 seasonThe New York Rangers are placed third in the Eastern Conference Metropolitan with 77 points. The Rangers have done well offensively and are just seven goals short of breaching the 200 mark this season. Players like Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider have been immense for them.On the defensive front, New York Rangers have done well by averaging under 3 goals per game.K'Andre Miller's controversy aside, having won their last game, the Rangers are in a pretty good place right now. Their focus will now be on the upcoming game, where they travel to face the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, March 2.Miller will likely face a fine and a suspension of sorts, but that is yet to be confirmed.

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