Matthew Tkachuk Suspended 2 Games For Hit On Drew Doughty
- Updated: March 21, 2017
According to Rodger Millions of the Calgary Flames, Flames left winger Matthew Tkachuk has been suspended two games for his hit on Los Angeles Kings defense men Drew Doughty.
Matthew Tkachuk receives a 2 Game suspension from NHL pertaining to hit on Doughty. Expect Flames to call up a player from AHL.
— Roger Millions (@RogMillions) March 21, 2017
Gino Reda of TSN also reported the news.
Two game suspension for Matthew Tkachuk for his elbow on Drew Doughty
— Gino Reda (@GinoRedaTSN) March 21, 2017
The NHL Department of player safety confirmed the news.
Calgary’s Matthew Tkachuk suspended two games for elbowing Los Angeles’ Drew Doughty. https://t.co/SZYMokSRS9
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) March 21, 2017
Tkachuk is a former first round pick of the Flames in the 2016 NHL draft. He was selected sixth overall. So far this season he has played in 68 games and recorded 46 points.
He has 13 goals and 33 assists to go along with a plus/minus of 14.
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