Colorado Avalanche Nazem Kadri suspended eight games for hit on Justin Faulk

Zach Laing
Zach Laing
May 21, 2021, 23:01 EDT
Colorado Avalanche Nazem Kadri suspended eight games for hit on Justin Faulk
Credit: Isaiah J. Downing
May 19, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri (91) checks St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk (72) in the third period in game two of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Kadri would be ejected from the game for an illegal hit to the head. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

The NHL has suspended repeat offender Nazem Kadri eight games for a hit to the head of Justin Faulk.

Kadri, 30, clipped Faulk in the head Wednesday night and Faulk, who appeared to be knocked out, remained on the ice but left under his own ability.

The NHL said the hit was to the head and was one that was avoidable.

The Colorado Avalanche forward was assessed a five-minute major and ejected from the game.

He’s been suspended five times by the league since 2013, twice in the playoffs with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Zach Laing is the Nation Network’s news director and senior columnist. He can be followed on Twitter at @zjlaing, or reached by email at zach@oilersnation.com.

Keep scrolling for more content!