Claesson suspended two games for actions in Senators game vs. Bruins

Forward disciplined for illegal check to head

Claesson suspended 2 games for illegal check to head

By NHL Public Relations
@PR_NHL

NEW YORK - Ottawa Senators defenseman Fredrik Claesson has been suspended for two games, without pay, for an illegal check to the head of Boston Bruins forward Noel Acciari during NHL Game No. 558 in Boston on Wednesday, Dec. 27, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 15:01 of the first period. Claesson was assessed a match penalty for illegal check to the head.
Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, Claesson will forfeit $6,989.24. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

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