Buffalo Sabres defenseman Connor Clifton has been suspended for two games for an illegal check to the head of New Jersey's Nico Hischier. The incident occurred during Friday's game against the New Jersey Devils. Clifton received a match penalty and a fighting major for the infraction. This is Clifton's first career infraction, and the NHL Department of Player Safety cited his clean record as the reason for the two-game suspension.
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Connor Clifton has been suspended for two games for an illegal check to the head.
This is the first infraction of Clifton’s career, as he had no suspensions or fines in his previous history. The NHL Department of Player Safety cited that as the reason for the suspension only being two games, although the contact to the head still allowed it to be more than just a fine.
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