Thornton thumps Jackets’ Boll

After Columubus’ Mike Blunden took some liberties with Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask in the third period last night, Chuck Kobasew stood up for the rookie netminder.

Separately, Shawn Thornton then decided to send a message to Blue Jackets tough guy Jared Boll. Here’s an up-close-and-personal look at the bout that earned Thornton a game misconduct, courtesy of Sharon Bradley Photography:

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