Trevor Zegras Suspended Three Games for Illegal Hit on Michael Rasmussen

The NHL's Department of Player Safety penalized Zegras for a late, high hit that caused significant head contact and left Rasmussen injured.

Trevor Zegras of the Anaheim Ducks has been suspended three games without pay for a shoulder-to-head hit on Detroit Red Wings forward Michael Rasmussen during Sunday's game.
The NHL's Department of Player Safety cited the lateness, significant head contact, and force of the hit as reasons for the suspension, which also includes a forfeiture of $89,844 in salary.
Rasmussen, who was not in possession of the puck at the time of the hit, left the game with an upper-body injury and did not travel with the Red Wings for their next match against Minnesota.
No penalty was called on the play during the game, sparking criticism from fans over the officiating and calls for stricter enforcement of player safety rules.
This marks Zegras's first career suspension since entering the NHL in 2021, and he will be eligible to return to the Ducks lineup on March 4 against the Edmonton Oilers.