NEW YORK — The NHL has suspended Minnesota Wild
The league’s Department of Player Safety announced the suspension Wednesday. Soucy will forfeit $23,706.90 based on his average annual salary, with the money going to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
Soucy was given a five-minute major for charging Garland in the first period of Tuesday night's 3-0 win by Minnesota. Soucy left his feet and made contact with Garland’s head.
The Coyotes' Lawson Crouse initiated a fight as soon as Soucy left the penalty box. Crouse was given a penalty and game misconduct for instigating.
Soucy will miss Thursday’s opener of a two-game series at Colorado.
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