Capitals prospect Bowey in hot water after high hit, possible slur

Washington Capitals farmhand Madison Bowey appeared to direct a homophobic slur at Toronto Marlies forward Kasperi Kapanen in Game 4 of the American Hockey League's Eastern Conference Final on Friday night.

The exchange happened while the Hershey Bears defender was being escorted off the ice for targeting Kapanen's head with an ugly elbow along the boards.

The Toronto Maple Leafs organization is reviewing the game tape and will pursue further discipline, a source told Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun.

Kapanen did not return following the blow.

Albany Devils forward Dan Kelly was suspended 10 games earlier this month for a high hit on Marlies forward Andreas Johnson.

The Marlies won Friday's game, forcing a Game 5.