The Tampa Bay Lightning were off yesterday and the biggest news in the NHL was Nazem Kadri’s suspension. The Colorado Avalanche forward has been suspended for eight games for an illegal hit to the head of defenseman Justin Faulk in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup first-round series between Colorado and St. Louis.
Colorado’s Nazem Kadri has been suspended for eight games for an Illegal Check to the Head on St. Louis’ Justin Faulk. https://t.co/5rg2ZPVm5P
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) May 22, 2021
It’s not the first time Nazem Kadri has been suspended in the postseason, which is explaining the length of suspension.