Andrew Cristall ejected in Capitals-Flyers preseason game after cross-check
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 2:05 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Andrew Cristall of the Washington Capitals was ejected during a preseason game against the Philadelphia Flyers on September 21 after retaliating against Hunter McDonald. Cristall cross-checked McDonald in the face following a hit on teammate Ryan Leonard, leading to a major penalty and game misconduct. Both McDonald and Leonard remained in the game. The incident occurred in Hershey, Pennsylvania, as tempers flared on the ice. Cristall, the Capitals' 2023 draft pick, will face scrutiny as he begins his NHL career.
- •Cristall was ejected for cross-checking McDonald.
- •The incident followed a clean hit on Ryan Leonard.
- •Both teams experienced heightened tensions on the ice.
- •Cristall was drafted by the Capitals in 2023.
- •The game took place at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Andrew Cristall ejected as tempers flare in Capitals-Flyers preseason game
"Andrew Cristall cross-checked Hunter McDonald in the face and was ejected after the Flyers defenseman had checked Ryan Leonard.
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