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Video- Jason Zucker Will Have A Hearing Today

01/03/2024 at 2:31pm EST

Watch the hit below.

Paul

NEW YORK (Jan. 3, 2024) Arizona Coyotes forward Jason Zucker has been suspended for three games, without pay, for boarding Florida Panthers forward Nick Cousins during NHL Game No. 581 in Arizona on Tuesday, Jan. 2, the National Hockey Leagues Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 19:05 of the second period. Zucker was assessed a major penalty and game misconduct for boarding.

Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, Zucker will forfeit $82,812.51. The money goes to the Players Emergency Assistance Fund.

For a full explanation of the decision, complete with video, please click on the following link:

https://www.nhl.com/video/topic/player-safety/zucker-suspended-three-games-6344237762112

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