Los Angeles Kings’ Drew Doughty has been suspended one game after his illegal check to the head of Vegas Golden Knights forward William Carrier, the NHL announced Thursday.
Kings’ Drew Doughty suspended one game for hit on Golden Knights’ William Carrier
The illegal check to the head happened in the third period of Game 1.
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The incident occurred midway into the third period in Game 1 of their series on Wednesday. As Carrier recovered the puck, Doughty delivered a high hit towards Carrier’s head. Carrier did not immediately get back up from the ice.
Now without their top defenseman, the Kings will have to look elsewhere to avoid another loss in the series. The Golden Knights defeated the Kings, 1-0, in the opening game for the team’s first-ever playoff victory. Game 2 takes place on Friday at 4 p.m. ET.
