Tyler Myers ejected Saturday after checking Trevor Lewis from behind

Vancouver Canucks defenceman Tyler Myers made an early exit from Saturday’s game against the Calgary Flames after delivering a high, hard check from behind on opposing forward Trevor Lewis.

Myers appeared to take offence after taking Lewis’ glove to his face during a race for the puck in Vancouver’s corner. He subsequently braced for impact and threw his shoulder at Lewis’ head.

Tyler Myers given a 5 minute major and a game misconduct for this hit on Trevor Lewis. #Flames pic.twitter.com/sprXWWGJcn

— Hailey Salvian (@hailey_salvian) January 30, 2022

Lewis left the game after the hit and did not return for the remaining 6:58 of the first period. Myers was assessed a five-minute major and a match…