Detroit — The Red Wings' already thinning forward group is going to lose Michael Rasmussen for a little bit.
Rasmussen was suspended for two games, without pay, for high-sticking Bruins forward David Krejciduring Thursday's game, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced.
The incident occurred at the 8-minute mark of the second period. Rasmussen was assessed a minor penalty for high-sticking.
Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement and based on his average annual salary, Rasmussen will forfeit $15,783.78. The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
Krejci left the game, didn't return and was not in Boston's lineup Friday against Columbus.