Coyotes' Ritchie gets game suspension for slashing vs Ducks

Updated Apr. 2, 2022 8:54 p.m. ET

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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.

Ritchie has 10 goals and nine assists for the Coyotes this season.

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