Coyotes’ Josh Archibald suspended 2 games for hit on Ryan Hartman

Josh Archibald could be facing a suspension after his shoulder comes into contact with Ryan Hartman's face. Hartman would leave the game looking wobbly as he skates off to the dressing room.

Arizona Coyotes forward Josh Archibald has been suspended two games for his hit on Nashville Predators forward Ryan Hartman, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced on Friday.

The hit occurred late in the second period of Thursday’s game between the Coyotes and Predators. Archibald caught Hartman, who left the game but did return, with a shoulder to the head.

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