Kane suspended 21 games, Sharks forward violated NHL COVID-19 protocol

NEW YORK - The National Hockey League announced today that San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane has been suspended for 21 regular-season games, without pay, for an established violation of, and lack of compliance with, the NHL/NHLPA COVID-19 Protocol. Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the forfeited pay goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

Kane will not be eligible to play prior to San Jose's game on Nov. 30 (at NJD).
The National Hockey League also announced today that its concurrent investigation into allegations of domestic abuse made against Kane by his estranged wife, Deanna, could not be substantiated.
There will be no further comment.