Top Defenseman Suspended For Illegal Check To The Head

The 6'6" defenseman has been known to through a questionable hit here and there although he rarely gets suspended. However, the hit he made on Lucas Raymond tonight did look to be particularly bad.

The fact that he got a match penalty is a good predictor that a suspension could be coming. Later this evening we got more confirmation that this will almost certainly result in a suspension for the 28-year-old.

The NHL's Department of Player Safety confirmed later this afternoon that the defensemen would be having a hearing about the hit tonight. It is quite unusual for a player to have a hearing on the same day as the play but given how early in the day this one was, that seems to make the most sense.

Update: Zadorov received a two-game suspension for his actions.

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