NEW YORK — Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras has been suspended three games without pay for a hit to the head of Detroit’s Michael Rasmussen. The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced the suspension for interference Monday after holding a disciplinary hearing with Zegras,
Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras was suspended three games by the NHL on Monday for his hit to the head of Detroit Red Wings center Michael Rasmussen during the Red Wings’ 5-4 overtime win on Sunday.
For the second straight day, the Red Wings blew a two-goal 3rd-period lead. This time, however, Patrick Kane scored in OT for a 5-4 win over Anaheim.
Whether the Red Wings need that space -- they now have $13.6 million in deadline cap space according to puckpedia.com -- remains to be seen. The trade deadline is March 7.
The Ducks fought back from a three-goal deficit to force overtime and earn a standings point tonight, but ultimately fell 5-4 in OT to the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. NHL GAMECENTER | DUCKS STREAM Despite the loss,