Nyquist Suspended Six Games

Gustav Nyquist

The NHL announced Wednesday that Red Wings' forward Gustav Nyquist has been suspended six games.

On Sunday, Nyquist high-sticked Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon and later denied that it was intentional.  

Nyquist has seven goals and 22 assists in 56 games this season.  It is Nyquist's first suspension in his NHL career and he'll be out until March 4th.

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