As most of you know by now, Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Nikita Nesterov was scheduled to have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety regarding an illegal hit from behind made against Dallas Stars left wing Curtis McKenzie on Thursday night at the Amalie Arena in Tampa Bay.
The verdict has been passed down, and it seems as if the Tampa Bay Lightning will be without the young defenseman for a total of two games. The news of Nesterov’s suspension comes from the official site of the National Hockey League.