The NHL's Department of Player Safety announced today it has issued Evgeny Kuznetsov a one-game suspension for his actions Monday night against the Vancouver Cancucks.
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Kuznetsov two-hand slashed Canucks' defenseman Kyle Burroughs in a clear violation of the rules. You can't do that.
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Kuznetsov will miss the team's game in Ottawa on Thursday night and is eligible to return Saturday evening, when the Capitals host the L.A. Kings.
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