Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Arizona forward Nick Ritchie will be suspended for a game without pay for slashing against the Anaheim Ducks.
In the final seconds of the first period of Friday night's game with Arizona down 3-0, Ritchie checked defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk into the boards. Shattenkirk pushed Ritchie, and
Shattenkirk was not hurt.
The NHL said Saturday in a news release that Ritchie will forfeit $12,500 for his suspension.
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Ritchie has 10 goals and nine assists for the Coyotes this season.
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