San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane was given a three-game suspension from NHL Player Safety on Saturday for a high hit on Winnipeg Jets defenceman Neal Pionk.
The hit, which occurred with roughly six minutes to go in the third period during Friday’s match-up, involved Kane raising his elbow and making contact with Pionk’s head while the blueliner was in a vulnerable position.
Kane released a statement via his Twitter account regarding the NHL Department of Player Safety’s decision to suspend the forward.
Pionk did not seem to be overly shaken up by the check and remained in the game.