Watch: Tanner Jeannot ejected for catching Brock Boeser with a head hit

During Thursday's Kings-Canucks matchup, the Kings' Tanner Jeannot delivered a hit to the head that took out Brock Boeser as he released a pass near center ice. The hit seemed to be reckless and dangerous, as Boeser fell to the ice and required assistance from the team trainer.

As a result of his actions, Jeannot received a 15-minute match penalty for the illegal check. The play will automatically be reviewed by NHL Player Safety.

Watch Jeannot's hit on Boeser video here:

"Tanner Jeannot takes out Brock Boeser with a dirty hit to the head."

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Quinton Byfield put the LA Kings ahead at 1:43 after scoring on a backhand goal. The Canucks responded with Conor Garnland's goal at 14:20 of the first period. After the first period, the game remains tied at 1-1.

The Canucks later announced that Boeser would not return to the game.

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