Dustin Penner injury: Ryan Garbutt suspended 5 games

The incident occurred early in the first period. Although there was no penalty called on the play, Penner was injured as a result of the hit.

The fact there was no penalty called did not sit well with Penner as he took his complaints to social media.

Garbutt did not receive a penalty for the play, but the injury to Penner could play a factor in how the Department of Player Safety decides to rule. The decision to invite Garbutt to an in-person hearing means the league will have the option to administer a suspension in excess of five-games.

Garbutt has not been suspended over the span of 64 career NHL games.

With the Ducks on the power play and Penner carrying the puck towards the Stars’ slot at 5:29 in the second period, Garbutt quickly exited the penalty box and laid a high hit on Penner. Penner collapsed to the ice in a heap, halting play immediately. Thankfully Penner was able to leave the ice without a stretcher, but his legs were extremely wobbly underneath him. The Ducks have updated the media about Penner’s injury:

Here’s video of the hit: