Andrew Cristall stood up for Ryan Leonard and things escalated FAST.
After Hunter McDonald delivered a hard hit on Leonard, Cristall responded with a cross-check to the face, sparking a scrum and earning a major penalty, game misconduct and a $2,250.86 fine.
The Capitals-Flyers rivalry is already in midseason form.
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