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Vegas' Paul Cotter ejected for an illegal check to the head of Washington's Evgeny Kuznetsov

2023-11-15 10:27
Vegas Golden Knights forward Paul Cotter was ejected for an illegal check to the head of Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov during the teams' game Tuesday night
Vegas' Paul Cotter ejected for an illegal check to the head of Washington's Evgeny Kuznetsov

WASHINGTON (AP) — Vegas Golden Knights forward Paul Cotter was ejected for an illegal check to the head of Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov during the teams’ game Tuesday night and could face a suspension.

Cotter hit Kuznetsov in the head with his left shoulder early in the second period. Kuznetsov lay on the ice for more than a minute and immediately left the ice to get checked out, in accordance with NHL concussion protocol.

The on-ice officials reviewed the hit and gave Cotter a match penalty that carried with it a five-minute Capitals power play. Kuznetsov returned later in the period.

Cotter, who has no prior disciplinary history, could have a hearing with the league's department of player safety as soon as Wednesday. Vegas next plays Thursday night at Montreal, the second stop on the defending Stanley Cup champion's five-game road trip.

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