BREAKING: Golden Knights Forward Suspended For Vicious Hit

Vegas Golden Knights forward Brett Howden has been suspended for his hit on Brandon Tanev.

Last night in the middle of the third period, Brett Howden laid a brutal hit on Brandon Tanev that resulted in a 5 minute major call from the refs.

Today, NHL Player Safety met with Howden to have a hearing about this hit and has now reached a verdict on his punishment.

Howden will now miss some game time for this hit but it is almost certain that Tanev will miss even more.

MUST READ

1 hour ago  |  By Daniel Lucente LeBron James Says Goodbye: He Has Had Enough of the Media and Has Now Made a Statement

2 hours ago  |  By Graham Montgomery NHL Forced to Release Statement After Controversy Over Department of Player Safety Rulings on Hits to the Head

3 hours ago  |  By Daniel Lucente Top Pittsburgh Penguins Prospect Tanner Howe Traded in Massive Five-Piece Deal

4 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Alex Ovechkin Suffers Unexpected Injury Setback: He Will Now Miss Significantly More Time

5 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Craig Berube Makes an Update on Auston Matthews After Mysterious Visit to Germany

6 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Darnell Nurse Fires Back at Ryan Reaves After Controversial Hit: He Will Not Accept the Apology From the Leafs

7 hours ago  |  By TJ Tucker Minnesota Wild Star Mats Zuccarello Suffers Terrifying Injury In the Most Painful Area

9 hours ago  |  By Daniel Lucente Top NHL Insider Kevin Weekes Stuns With Possible Destination for Sidney Crosby

MORE STORIES