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Video: Emelin tossed for elbowing Downie

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Montreal defenseman Alexei Emelin was given a five-minute elbowing major and game misconduct for this hit on Flyers forward Steve Downie Thursday night:

The incident occurred late in the second period and caused some confusion. No penalty was initially called on the play but, after some discussion, Emelin was informed of his fate and forced to leave the Montreal bench, ending his night.

There was some concern for Downie. The Philly forward has a history of concussions -- he missed four games earlier this season after suffering one during a fight with Washington’s Aaron Volpatti -- and needed help leaving the ice.

UPDATE: Downie returned to the Flyers bench for the start of the third period.