By Canadian Press

Capitals’ Kuznetsov suspended one game for high-sticking Canucks’ Burroughs

Oct 18, 2022 | 10:47 AM

NEW YORK — Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov has been suspended for one game without pay for high-sticking Vancouver Canucks defenceman Kyle Burroughs on Tuesday.

The incident happened at 16:40 of the second period in the Capitals 6-4 win on Monday.

The two collided after Kuznetsov missed on a scoring chance in front of the net. Burroughs had lost his stick and pushed the forward away from the puck as he was getting back up. Kuznetsov then swung his stick and struck Burroughs in the face.

Burroughs immediately fell to the ice clutching his face but avoided serious injury.

Kuznetsov was assessed a minor penalty for high-sticking during the game.

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The 30-year-old had a hearing with the NHL earlier Tuesday before the suspension was handed to him.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 18, 2022.

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