Report: Vermette facing automatic 10-game suspension, has right to appeal

Anaheim Ducks forward Antoine Vermette, based on NHL rules regarding physical contact with an official, is facing an automatic 10-game suspension after slashing a linesman Tuesday night versus Minnesota, Sportsnet's John Shannon reports.

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Vermette was consequently given a misconduct, ejecting him from the game during the third period. He will have the right to appeal the ruling, Shannon reports.

This season, Vermette tallied eight goals and 14 assists, while winning 62.4 percent of faceoffs in 58 games.