New York Rangers Fan Arrested After Allegedly Knocking Out Opposing Group’s Fan

A New York Rangers fan who allegedly assaulted a fan of the opposing staff on Thursday has been arrested and banned from the staff’s area.

New York police say James Anastasio, 29, punched a Tampa Bay Lightning fan after the Rangers’ loss in Recreation 5 of the NHL Japanese Convention Finals in New York Metropolis.

A video posted to Twitter exhibits a Rangers fan slugging a Lightning fan within the face as individuals file out of Madison Sq. Backyard. The Lightning fan falls to the ground.

Anastasio faces two counts every of assault, disorderly contact and harassment costs, USA Today reported.

Police say Anastasio additionally punched a second individual within the face as he fled the scene of the altercation, in response to USA At this time.

Madison Sq. Backyard, which hosted Thursday’s recreation, introduced it was barring Anastasio from all occasions and different venues it owns for all times.

Representatives for MSG described the assault as “abhorrent” and mentioned the venue is working with regulation enforcement following the fees in opposition to Anastasio.

The Lightning’s win in opposition to the Rangers on Thursday marked the third straight win for the staff in a sequence that determines who goes to the Stanley Cup Finals.