Golden Knights’ Cotter given game misconduct for hit on Capitals’ Kuznetsov

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Vegas Golden Knights forward Paul Cotter was ejected for an illegal check to the head of Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov during the team’s game Tuesday night and could face a suspension.

Cotter hit Kuznetsov in the head with his left shoulder early in the second period. Kuznetsov lay on the ice for more than a minute and immediately left the ice to get checked out, in accordance with NHL concussion protocol.

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The on-ice officials reviewed the hit and gave Cotter a match penalty that carried with it a five-minute Capitals power play. Kuznetsov returned later in the period.

Cotter, who has no prior disciplinary history, could have a hearing with the league’s department of player safety as soon as Wednesday. Vegas next plays Thursday night at Montreal, the second stop on the defending Stanley Cup champion’s five-game road trip.

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