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Artem Anisimov leaves game after being sent into the boards by Antoine Vermette

Vermette received a five-minute major and game misconduct.

Chicago Blackhawks center Artem Anisimov left the team's game against the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday night after being driven into the boards head-first on a hit from Antoine Vermette. The play appeared to leave Anisimov injured as he slowly left the ice before heading to the locker room.

Anisimov is boarded by Vermette. Five minute major & a game misconduct. #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/eJQEuCL0sD

— Cristiano Simonetta (@CMS_74_) April 6, 2016

Vermette received a five-minute major for boarding and game misconduct as a result of the hit.