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Brenden Dillon Suspended for Three Games After Illegal Hit

The NHL takes disciplinary action following the incident that injured Penguins' Noel Acciari.

  • Winnipeg Jets defenseman Brenden Dillon has been suspended for three games following an illegal check to the head of Pittsburgh Penguins forward Noel Acciari.
  • The incident occurred four minutes into the second period of Tuesday's game, leading to Dillon's ejection and Acciari's departure due to injury.
  • This marks Dillon's second career suspension; he previously faced a one-game suspension in 2017 for slashing.
  • The NHL's Department of Player Safety emphasized that the head contact was avoidable, criticizing Dillon's choice of angle for the hit.
  • Acciari is currently being evaluated, with his health being a major concern for his team.
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