Montreal Canadiens rookie Juraj Slafkovsky suspended two video games

Montreal Canadiens ahead Juraj Slafkovsky was suspended for 2 video games by the NHL Wednesday.

Slafkovsky, 18, the No. 1 total choose within the 2022 NHL draft, was penalized for a boarding infraction on Detroit Red Wings ahead Matt Luff in Montreal’s 3-2 shootout victory on Tuesday night time.

Slafkovsky was handed a five-minute main penalty and a sport misconduct after the infraction, ending his night time early. He completed with 13 shifts, one shot on internet and 10:33 time on the ice within the win.

In talking with reporters on Wednesday, Detroit coach Derek Lalonde stated that Luff, 25, will bear wrist surgical procedure that may trigger him to overlook 10-12 weeks. After the loss the night time earlier than, Lalonde famous that Luff was “severely injured” on the hit.

“So far as the hit, the suitable name was made. It is unlucky,” Lalonde stated. “It is the precise hit you need to attempt to keep away from, due to precisely what occurred. A participant bought severely injured. It’s what it’s. The suitable name was made. And we transfer on.”

Slafkovsky has three targets in his rookie season. Luff has one in his fourth.