Capitals prospect Bowey escapes disciplne for high hit, possible slur

Madison Bowey of the Hershey Bears will not face further discipline following a questionable hit and possible homophobic slur directed at Toronto Marlies forward Kasperi Kapanen in Game 4 of the American Hockey League's Eastern Conference Final on Friday night

The Washington Capitals defensive prospect was cleared Saturday of any wrongdoing in regards to the alleged slur, and will not be suspended for the this hit delivered to Kapanen prior to that incident, according to Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun.

Kapanen, meanwhile, remains questionable for the next game.

Game 5 of the series, which Hershey leads 3-1, is set for 3 pm EST on Sunday in Toronto.

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