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Suspensions

NHL Suspends Florida Panthers’ Aaron Ekblad for Two Games

Jim Bay | April 29, 2025

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended for two playoff games for elbowing Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel, the NHL announced today (April 29). With less than nine…

Categories Florida Panthers, NHL News, Suspensions, Tampa Bay Lightning

Tyler Myers Suspended 3 Games for Cross-Check

Jim Bay | January 20, 2025

The NHL Department of Player Safety has announced that Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers was suspended three games for cross-checking the Edmonton Oilers’ Evan Bouchard in the face during the…

Categories NHL News, Suspensions, Vancouver Canucks

Connor McDavid Receives 3 Game Suspension for Cross-Check

Jim Bay | January 20, 2025

The NHL Department of Player Safety has announced that Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid was suspended three games for a cross-check during Saturday’s (Jan 18) contest against the Vancouver Canucks.…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL News, Suspensions

Predators’ L’Heureux Suspended 3 Game For Slew Foot

Jacob Billington | January 2, 2025

During a game between the Nashville Predators and Minnesota Wild on Dec. 31, Predators forward Zachary L’Heureux slew-footed Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon, and has been suspended for three games. Nashville’s…

Categories Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, NHL News, Suspensions

Maple Leafs’ Ryan Reaves Suspended 5 Games After Hit on Oilers’ Nurse

Brian Finlayson | November 17, 2024

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves has been suspended for five games for an illegal check to the head of Edmonton Oilers’ defenceman Darnell Nurse, the NHL’s Department of Player…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, NHL News, Suspensions, Toronto Maple Leafs

Daily Hockey Trivia – Suspensions, Wearing Helmets & Nylander Goals

Jacob Billington | August 10, 2024

Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 10, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History, San Jose Sharks, Sharks History, Suspensions, Toronto Maple Leafs

NHL Suspends John Tortorella for 2 Games, Fined $50,000

Jacob Billington | March 10, 2024

The NHL has announced that Philadephia Flyers head coach John Tortorella has been suspended for two games and will receive a $50,000 fine after refusing to leave the game after…

Categories NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers, Suspensions

Flames’ Andersson’s Suspension Sends Message to NHL Players

Derek Olsen | October 26, 2023

The Calgary Flames have played seven games of the 2023-24 NHL season. They started the campaign off with a bang as they recorded a 5-3 win in their first game…

Categories Calgary Flames, Suspensions

Scheifele Suspension Highlights Department of Player Safety Inconsistencies

Declan Schroeder | June 5, 2021

Mark Scheifele sat out Friday night’s Game 2 between the Winnipeg Jets and the Montreal Canadiens as he was serving the first of a four-game ban for charging Jake Evans.…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, Suspensions, Winnipeg Jets

Oilers’ Kassian Set for Hearing After Altercation With Flames’ Tkachuk

The Canadian Press | January 12, 2020

Edmonton Oilers forward Zack Kassian will have a hearing Monday following his altercation with Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk during Saturday night’s game. The NHL’s department of player safety tweeted…

Categories Edmonton Oilers, Suspensions

Stars Forward Corey Perry Suspended 5 Games for Elbowing

The Canadian Press | January 3, 2020

NEW YORK — Dallas Stars forward Corey Perry was suspended for five games without pay by the NHL on Friday for elbowing Nashville Predators defenceman Ryan Ellis in the Winter…

Categories Dallas Stars, Suspensions

Sharks’ Kane Suspended 3 Games

The Canadian Press | October 1, 2019

NEW YORK — San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane has been suspended for the first three games of the season for abuse of an official.
The punishment handed out Tuesday comes after a run-in Kane had with Vegas’ Deryk Engelland in a preseason game on Sund…

Categories San Jose Sharks, Suspensions
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