The NHL Department of Player Safety has suspended forward Joe Thornton one game for his illegal check to the head of forward Tomas Nosek in the second period of Game 3 of the Western Conference First Round series between the San Jose Sharks and Vegas Golden Knights. Thornton was given a minor penalty for an illegal check to the head at 16:45 of the second period following the hit on Nosek.
Here’s the full video, along with the Department of Player Safety’s explanation:
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