Wild’s Ryan Hartman Faces Potential Six-Game Suspension After Incident with Tim Stützle

Hartman was ejected for driving Stützle’s head into the ice during Minnesota’s 6-0 loss to Ottawa, prompting an in-person hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety.

• Ryan Hartman received a match penalty for roughing and intent to injure Ottawa’s Tim Stützle during Saturday night's game, leading to an automatic review by the NHL Department of Player Safety.
• The incident occurred during a faceoff late in the second period, where Hartman drove Stützle’s head into the ice, causing his helmet to come off and leaving him with a cut near his left eye.
• Hartman, a repeat offender with four prior suspensions, has been offered an in-person hearing, which allows for a suspension of six or more games if deemed necessary.
• Stützle returned in the third period and contributed two assists, while the Senators scored three power-play goals during the five-minute major penalty assessed to Hartman.
• The Wild are already grappling with injuries to key players, including Kirill Kaprizov, who recently underwent surgery, and Marcus Johansson, who remains out with a concussion.

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