Rangers fan Gets banned for life 

Madison Square Garden said it had banned a New York Rangers fan for life.

After being seen hitting a Tampa Bay Lightning fan in the face on Thursday after the fifth game.

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According to a video posted on social media, the Rangers fan turned around and struck the Lightning fan.

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knocking the men to the ground as they competed after a 3-1 victory over Tampa Bay.

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The killer apparently left the area while other people helped the attacker.

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Friday's Madison Square Garden statement called the incident a "disgusting attack,"

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Saying a Rangers fan attacked another man who tried to strike.

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"We are fully cooperating with law enforcement agencies because it is already a criminal matter.

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The killer will also ban The Garden and all other sites of MSG for life,

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"MSG said in a statement. All visitors - no matter what team they support - should feel safe and respected at The Garden.

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This is our policy and always will be. "

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Police in several places confirmed that a 29-year-old man from Staten Island had been arrested in two cases of assault,

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There was an interaction between the Rangers and Lightning fans before the punch struck, police said.

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