ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota WildLeft wing Marcus FolignoThe NHL suspended him for two games on Thursday because he had kneed Winnipeg‘s Adam LowryAt the end of a fight.
Foligno pulled Lowry off the ice in the 3rd period of Tuesday’s match after he had won a fight that ended in a major penalty.
Foligno lifted his leg as officials tried to seperate them. He pressed it against Lowry who was lying on his stomach.
In its explanation video, the NHL’s player safety department stated that Foligno had “clearly, and intentionally used his knee to inflict pain on the head of his vulnerable adversary.”
Foligno was given a minor penalty after the incident for unsportsmanlike behavior. He will forfeit $31,000 for losing games.
Brandon DuhaimeSkate with Joel Eriksson EkAnd Jordan GreenwayFoligno was in practice on Thursday. Foligno will not be eligible to return Wednesday for a rematch against the Jets. The Wild host Carolina on Saturday, and Detroit on Monday.