Red Wings F Rasmussen suspended two games for high-sticking
Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen received a two-game suspension for high-sticking Boston Bruins forward David Krejci, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced on Friday.
The incident occurred during the second period of the Bruins' 5-1 victory over the Red Wings on Thursday after Rasmussen hit Krejci along the boards and followed through with a stick to the head.
The 6-foot-6 centre was penalized two minutes for high-sticking on the play.
Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, Rasmussen will forfeit $15,783.78. The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
Rasmussen, 23, has a goal and five points in seven games this season, his fourth campaign since being selected ninth overall by the Red Wings in the 2017 NHL Draft.