A New York Rangers fan who allegedly assaulted keen on 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 Sport 5 of the NHL Japanese Convention Finals in New York Town.
A video posted to Twitter displays a Rangers fan slugging a Lightning fan within the face as other people record out of Madison Sq. Lawn. The Lightning fan falls to the ground.
Anastasio faces two counts every of attack, disorderly touch and harassment fees, USA Lately reported.
Police say Anastasio additionally punched a 2nd individual within the face as he fled the scene of the altercation, consistent with USA Lately.
Madison Sq. Lawn, which hosted Thursday’s recreation, introduced it was once barring Anastasio from all occasions and different venues it owns for existence.
Representatives for MSG described the assault as “abhorrent” and stated the venue is operating with regulation enforcement following the costs in opposition to Anastasio.
The Lightning’s win in opposition to the Rangers on Thursday marked the 3rd instantly win for the group in a sequence that determines who is going to the Stanley Cup Finals.