TAMPA, FL - MAY 13: Anton Stralman #6 of the Tampa Bay Lightning looks to move the puck against the Washington Capitals during the second period in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 13, 2018 in Tampa, Florida.

Report: Stralman won't be suspended for hit on Wilson

Josh Wegman
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It appears Anton Stralman dodged a bullet.

The Tampa Bay Lightning blue-liner won't be suspended for his hit on Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson on Tuesday night, a source told Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post.

Related: Wilson on Stralman's hit: If I did that, '100 percent' I'm getting suspended

Here's a look at the hit, after which Stralman was assessed a two-minute minor for boarding:

Stralman left his feet and caught Wilson from behind - the type of actions that have led to suspensions this season.

Game 4 is set for Thursday night in Washington, where Tampa Bay, trailing 2-1, will look to even the series.

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