The NHL has suspended Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Rostislav Klesla for Game 5 of the Coyotes Western Conference semifinals against the Nashville Predators for a hit he put on Predators forward Matt Halischuk in Game 4.
Predators Vs. Coyotes, NHL Playoffs 2012: Rostislav Klesla Suspended One Game
After the hit, Halischuk left the game for a short while while Klesla was given a 2:00 minute penalty.
The NHL’s Department of Player Safety released a video explaining his suspension:
In 10 games this post-season, the 6’3 220 defenseman has two goals and four assists.
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