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Hitting from behind damages Penguins yet again

It took less than three minutes for the first questionable hit of the Eastern Conference final to unfold Friday night in Game 1.

Lightning winger Ryan Callahan was assessed a five-minute major for boarding Kris Letang at 2:50 of the first period, and could face supplemental discipline from the NHL Department of Player Safety.

Letang was retrieving a puck in the corner with his back to the winger when Callahan approached at full speed and drove Letang face-first into the boards.

Letang fell limp on the ice for several seconds, and in one replay angle appeared to lose consciousness.