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NHL upholds four-game suspension of Calgary Flames defenceman Andersson

Oct 24, 2023 | 2:20 PM

NEW YORK — The NHL has upheld its four-game suspension of Calgary Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson for charging.

Andersson was initially given the ban for charging Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine late in the third period of a game Friday in Columbus.

He was assessed a major penalty and game misconduct for elbowing. The Blue Jackets won the game 3-1.

Andersson appealed the suspension and had a hearing with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman on Monday.