{"id":35575,"date":"2023-05-25T01:25:03","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T01:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/25\/stars-captain-suspended-for-elimination-game-and-beyond\/"},"modified":"2023-05-25T01:25:03","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T01:25:03","slug":"stars-captain-suspended-for-elimination-game-and-beyond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/25\/stars-captain-suspended-for-elimination-game-and-beyond\/","title":{"rendered":"Stars captain suspended for elimination game and beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The NHL department of player safety has handed down<\/a> a two-game suspension to Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn<\/a> as a result of a cross-check to the neck of Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone<\/a> early into last night\u2019s Game 3 of the Western Conference Final.<\/p>\n

As mentioned in our coverage earlier this morning of the news of Benn\u2019s hearing<\/a>, the initial play resulted in a major penalty and game misconduct for Benn.<\/p>\n

In a video statement, NHL player safety described the play as Stone pursuing the puck through the neutral zone and appearing ready to engage with Benn. However, as Stone closed in, Benn made a decision that would ultimately lead to his suspension.<\/p>\n

Benn chipped the puck up the wall, attempting to maneuver around Stone and gain the offensive zone. In the process, though, Stone was sent crashing to the ice. Seizing the opportunity, Benn then proceeded to deliver a forceful cross-check to Stone\u2019s head and neck area.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n