- Nazem Kadri, a forward for the Colorado Avalanche, has been suspended for 8 games by the NHL for a hit on St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk during a recent game.
- The hit was deemed a "lateral, backside hit to the head" by the NHL's Department of Player Safety, and Kadri has a history of similar incidents, leading to the lengthy suspension.
- The Avalanche will be without Kadri, a key player, for several important games as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the NHL's Central Division.