Swedish defender Rasmus Andersson has been suspended for his tackle on Patrik Laine.
Patrik Laineta tackled by a Swedish defender Rasmus Andersson has been banned for four matches. The NHL suspended the Swede for rushing.
On the night before Saturday, Andersson tackled Laine in the middle area right at the end of the match.
The tackle hit his head, and the Finnish striker did not travel with the rest of the team to the away game against the Minnesota Wild. Laine’s playing condition is evaluated day by day.
According to the NHL, Andersson’s elbow contact with Laine’s head was significant. Andersson appealed to Laine’s lower playing position, but the league reminded that the Finn did not change his playing position suddenly.
Due to his suspension, Andersson will not be able to attend, for example, the outdoor match against the Edmonton Oilers on October 29. The Swede will also lose approximately 95,000 dollars, or almost 90,000 euros, from his salary. Andersson Earns $4.55 million this season.
You can watch the tackle in the video below.