Detroit Red Wings forward Gustav Nyquist has been suspended six games for high-sticking Jared Spurgeon of the Minnesota Wild in the face this past weekend.
Nyquist had waived his right to an in-person hearing and instead had a phone hearing Wednesday afternoon with the league office.
The incident took place Sunday, when Nyquist appeared agitated by Spurgeon's attempt to cross-check him in the back along the boards. He retaliated by shoving his stick blade in Spurgeon's face.
Nyquist was assessed a four-minute double minor penalty for his actions, but was not ejected.