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Red Wings' Bertuzzi Benched For 2 Games For Punch From The Bench

NEW YORK (AP) — Detroit forward Tyler Bertuzzi was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Monday for his hit on Colorado's Matt Calvert during the weekend.

 

Detroit Red Wings v Toronto Maple Leafs
TORONTO, ON - MARCH 24: Tyler Bertuzzi #59 of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on March 24, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Red Wings 4-3. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tyler Bertuzzi

 

Bertuzzi was sanctioned for roughing and unsportsmanlike conduct for his hit with 7:15 left in the third period of the Avalanche's 2-0 win Sunday. No penalty was called on the play during the game.

 

Detroit Red Wings v Anaheim Ducks
ANAHEIM, CA - OCTOBER 08: Tyler Bertuzzi #59 of the Detroit Red Wings skates to the puck during the second period of a game against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on October 8, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

 

He will miss the Red Wings' games against Tampa Bay on Tuesday and at Toronto on Thursday.

 

Detroit Red Wings v New Jersey Devils
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 17: Tyler Bertuzzi #59 of the Detroit Red Wings skates against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on November 17, 2018 in Newark, New Jersey. The Red Wings defeated the Devils 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

 

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