Brad Staubitz hit Davis Drewiske of the Los Angeles Kings after the defenceman had touched the puck for an icing.
Brad Staubitz hit Davis Drewiske of the Los Angeles Kings after the defenceman had touched the puck for an icing.

THE CANADIAN PRESS

TORONTO -- The NHL has handed out a one-game suspension to San Jose Sharks forward Brad Staubitz.

During a game on Tuesday, Staubitz hit Davis Drewiske of the Los Angeles Kings after the defenceman had touched the puck for an icing.

Staubitz was assessed a minor penalty for charging on the play.

He'll forfeit US$2,590.67 in salary for the suspension and will be eligible to return Oct. 10 against Minnesota.