(New York) New York Islanders forward Ross Johnston has been suspended for the next three games for a blow to the head of New Jersey Devils forward AJ Greer, the city announced. NHL Friday.
Posted at 6:43 p.m.
Johnson’s move earned him a two-minute penalty and came early in the first period of Thursday’s game. The Islanders won that game by a score of 3-2.
The NHL’s Department of Player Safety said in the video that accompanies the sentencing that Johnston voluntarily chose to check Greer in the head and did not change direction to deliver the hit. legally.
The suspension will cost Johnston US$15,000. The six-foot-five winger has two assists in nine games this season.