Brent Lewis, The Denver Post)
LOS ANGELES — Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie missed Colorado's game against Los Angeles Sunday as he began a three-game NHL suspension.
"I'm disappointed with the decision, but I respect it," Barrie said before the game at the Staples Center.
The league's player safety department announced the suspension late Saturday night. It extensively explained the ruling in a video release, declaring that Barrie — though unpenalized — had been guilty of both charging and interference, launched himself with both skates off the ice and made initial contact to Anaheim defenseman Simon Despres' head at the Honda Center Friday.