By Canadian Press

NHL suspends Jets defenceman Dillon three games for hit on Penguins’ Acciari

Feb 7, 2024 | 5:19 PM

NEW YORK — The NHL has suspended Winnipeg Jets defenceman Brenden Dillon for three games for an illegal check to the head of Pittsburgh forward Noel Acciari.

Dillon was assessed a five-minute major and a match penalty for the hit, which occurred in the second period of the Jets’ 3-0 loss in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

Acciari left the game and did not return.

Dillon will forfeit US$60,937.50 under terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the NHL and the NHLPA.

He will be eligible to return when the Jets host San Jose next Wednesday.

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Dillon has six goals, nine assists and a plus-16 defensive rating in 48 games with the Jets this season.
 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb.  7, 2024.

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