New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller received a match penalty and was ejected from Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Kings for spitting on veteran defenseman Drew Doughty.
The incident occurred late in the first period during a skirmish that broke out after a whistle behind the net. The spitting motion results in an automatic match penalty, and all match penalties are also automatically reviewed by league commissioner Gary Bettman.
Miller could potentially face supplemental discipline, as well. Three years ago, former Washington Capitals forward Garnet Hathaway received a three-game suspension for a spitting incident against then-Anaheim Ducks defenseman Erik Gudbranson.