News Article: Claesson Suspended 2 Games - Hit to the head.

[The Lewler]

Claesson suspended two games for actions in Senators game vs. Bruins

"NEW YORK - Ottawa Senators defenseman Fredrik Claesson has been suspended for two games, without pay, for an illegal check to the head of Boston Bruins forward Noel Acciari during NHL Game No. 558 in Boston on Wednesday, Dec. 27, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

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[Micklebot]

Surprised it was two because he's a first time guy, and it looked to me like he misjudged Acciari's speed, but not surprised it got a suspension.

 

[Caeldan]

Yeah, two games seems way too much for that. Fine at best for most players. I don't even think it was that bad to begin with, maybe a slight misjudge on timing combined with the player receiving a suicide pass and then moving forward with his head down.

 

[God Says No]

There was blood. So automatically looks worst. Still 2 games is a bit surprising.

 

[ToastrStutzle]

2 games is because we play Boston in two games.

I don't think the league wanted him to sit out the game vs Columbus and then potentially create a dangerous retribution scenario for his return saturday at home vs Boston.

Surprised he even got 1 game though, not suspendable in my opinion