Alex Chiasson suspended for cross-checking Leafs forward Jimmy Vesey

The National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced on Tuesday evening that Edmonton Oilers forward Alex Chiasson has been suspended one game for his cross-check to the neck of Maple Leafs forward Jimmy Vesey. The incident occurred at the end of the third period of Monday night's 3-0 victory for Toronto, who shutout Edmonton for a second consecutive game. Despite the game being over, Chiasson was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct for cross-checking.

Edmonton Oilers forward Alex Chiasson suspended 1 game for cross checking Maple Leafs forward Jimmy Vesey at the end of last night's game. #LetsGoOilers #LeafsForeverpic.twitter.com/jmDN1XgSbK— NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) March 2, 2021

The NHL's DOPS determined that because Chiasson has no suspension history, giving him a one game suspension was the right call.

The 30-year old has 7 points (4 G, 3 A), 17 penalty minutes, and is a -2 in 17 games this season. He will miss Wednesday night's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs and will be eligible to return on Saturday when the Oilers travel to Calgary to take on the Flames.

Edmonton's Alex Chiasson has been suspended for one game for Cross-checking Toronto's Jimmy Vesey. https://t.co/EU3N6sbCo9— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) March 2, 2021

Source: NHL Department of Player Safety

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