NHL Suspends Predators Rookie Zachary L'Heureux for Three Games After Slew-Foot Incident

Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon is sidelined for 2-3 weeks with a leg injury following the dangerous play.

Zachary L'Heureux of the Nashville Predators has been suspended three games for slew-footing Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon during a game on December 31, 2024.
The incident occurred as both players chased a loose puck, with L'Heureux's actions causing Spurgeon to crash feet-first into the boards and sustain a leg injury.
Spurgeon, a 15-year NHL veteran, is expected to miss 2-3 weeks but will not require surgery, according to Minnesota Wild officials.
The NHL Department of Player Safety cited the severity of the play, including the speed and proximity to the boards, in its decision to issue supplemental discipline.
This marks L'Heureux's first NHL suspension, though he has a history of disciplinary issues in junior and minor league hockey.