NHL Suspends Tanner Jeannot for 3 Games After Illegal Hit
The Los Angeles Kings forward was penalized for a check to the head of Vancouver Canucks' Brock Boeser.
- Tanner Jeannot delivered a high hit to Brock Boeser's head during the Kings' game against the Canucks, resulting in a match penalty.
- The NHL Department of Player Safety ruled the hit illegal, leading to a three-game suspension for Jeannot.
- Jeannot's suspension will cost him $41,640.63, which will be directed to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
- Brock Boeser, who was injured in the incident, is a key player for the Canucks, currently leading the team with six goals.
- This is Jeannot's second disciplinary issue with the NHL, having been fined previously for kneeing an opponent in 2022.