Veteran Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson was suspended six games by the NHL on Friday for a high-sticking incident Wednesday against Toronto Maple Leafs center Noah Gregor.
'My No. 1 goal is to win a Stanley Cup': How Kyle Okposo is approaching his new role with the PanthersGregor was skating into the Capitals zone when Wilson, who was back-checking, checked Gregor against the boards to force a turnover. After the hit, Gregor and Wilson were separating when Wilson's stick struck Gregor in the face.
NHL Player Safety also said in its ruling that Wilson was"solely in control of his actions" throughout the play. NHL Player Safety also acknowledged that while Wilson didn't mean to strike Gregor in the face, Wilson's stick was drawn behind him before it was"swung forcefully and recklessly into his opponent."
"Wilson's actions on this play are fully under his own control, irresponsible and not related to any sort of legitimate hockey action," NHL Player Safety said in the ruling."He is accountable for the dangerous result of the play which is a direct and forceful blow to an opponent's head by a player with a substantial track record of supplemental discipline.".
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