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The NHL suspended Detroit Red Wings winger Gustav Nyquist six games Wednesday for his high sticking of Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon during Sunday's 6-3 loss.
Nyquist, 27, struck Spurgeon in the face with his stick at the 14:13 mark of the first period after the Wild defenseman pushed him into the boards while jostling for a loose puck. He was handed a two-minute penalty for high-sticking. Spurgeon briefly left the game but did not suffer any serious injuries.
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