Calgary Flames' Rasmus Andersson Suspended Four Games for Charging Patrik Laine

Andersson to forfeit nearly $95,000 in pay due to suspension following hit on Laine, marking his second incident involving the NHL's supplemental discipline.

Calgary Flames' defenseman Rasmus Andersson has been suspended for four games by the NHL for charging Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine. The incident occurred during the final seconds of the Blue Jackets' 3-1 win.
Andersson will lose nearly $95,000 in pay due to the suspension, which resulted from his elbow-first blow to Laine's head. The NHL stated the force of the hit and the fact the game was effectively over at the time elevated the incident to a level requiring supplemental discipline.
This is the second incident involving Andersson and the NHL's supplemental discipline. Previously, on October 17, 2021, he was fined $5,000 for elbowing and head-butting Edmonton's Kailer Yamamoto.
Patrik Laine, who was injured by Andersson's hit, didn't travel with the Blue Jackets for their next game against Minnesota. His current condition is described as day-to-day.
During Andersson's suspension, the Flames will likely have to adjust their top pairing, power-play unit, and penalty kill structure. Noah Hanifin is anticipated to replace Andersson on the power-play unit and may also potentially be paired with Chris Tanev.