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Panthers’ Jesse Puljujarvi Suspended Two Games for Illegal Headshot

The NHL Department of Player Safety ruled the forward will miss the start of Florida’s playoff series against Tampa Bay after a dangerous hit on Mitchell Chaffee.

Nov 19, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Sam Poulin (22) congratulates right wing Jesse Puljujarvi (18) on his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images/File photo
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Overview

  • Jesse Puljujarvi received a two-game suspension for a shoulder-to-head hit on Tampa Bay’s Mitchell Chaffee during the final game of the regular season.
  • The NHL Department of Player Safety announced the suspension following a disciplinary hearing on April 17, 2025.
  • The suspension will sideline Puljujarvi for the first two games of Florida’s playoff series against the Lightning, beginning Tuesday in Tampa.
  • Puljujarvi was assessed a match penalty during the game for the illegal hit, which led to a physical altercation between players from both teams.
  • Fans of the Florida Panthers have expressed mixed reactions, with some defending Puljujarvi and questioning the severity of the punishment.