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Devils forward Timo Meier suspended for one game for hit on Preds' Zachary L'Heureux

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier has been suspended without pay for one game for cross-checking Nashville Predators forward Zachary L’Heureux in a game on Monday night .
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New Jersey Devils' Timo Meier, right, skates with a referee before a misconduct penalty was called against him during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier has been suspended without pay for one game for cross-checking Nashville Predators forward Zachary L’Heureux in a game on Monday night.

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced the suspension Tuesday.

The incident happened at 12:17 of the third period. Meier was assessed a major penalty and game misconduct for cross-checking.

Under the terms of the CBA, Meier will forfeit $45,833. The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.

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