Nikita Nesterov Suspended

Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsThe Department of Player Safety announced that Nesterov was suspended for two games for his check from behind on Curtis McKenzie.

On Friday afternoon, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Nikita Nesterov has been suspended two games for his check from behind on Dallas Stars' forward Curtis McKenzie. The hit occurred near the end of the second period (at 15:56, to be exact). Nesterov received a five-minute major and a game misconduct, while McKenzie was assisted in leaving the ice.

The Stars have confirmed that McKenzie has been placed on the injured reserve list with a lower body injury, with no timeline for his return. He was hospitalized in Tampa…