Ducks' Carlsson ejected for hit on Panthers' Rodrigues
Anaheim Ducks forward Leo Carlsson was handed a five-minute interference major and game misconduct for his hit on Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues on Tuesday.
Carlsson's shoulder appeared to catch a leaning Rodrigues in the head during the opening minute of the third period.
Leo Carlsson initially gets charged with a five-minute major on this hit to the side of Evan Rodrigues to open a Ducks power play.
— Zach Cavanagh (@ZachCav) November 5, 2025
Referees review it, and it is upheld. 5 minute major for interference and a game misconduct for head contact.
4-3 Ducks, 19:09 to play #FlyTogether pic.twitter.com/afpFzq5Oet
Rodrigues was forced to leave the game. He's played a pivotal role for the Panthers this season, shifting from wing to center with captain Aleksander Barkov out for the year. Rodrigues began the game centering Florida's top line between Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart.
Carlsson is in the midst of a breakout season with 18 points in 12 games. He's never been suspended in his three-year NHL career.
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