NEW YORK – Detroit Red Wings forward David Perron was suspended for six games, without pay, for cross-checking Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub during NHL Game No. 412 in Detroit on Saturday, December 9, the National Hockey League Department of Player Safety announced today.
The incident occurred at 1:50 p.m. of the first period. Perron was given a match penalty.
Under the terms of the collective agreement and based on his average annual salary, Perron will lose $148,437.48. The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
