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Avalanche's Landeskog suspended 3 games for cross-checking Ducks' Despres

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Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog has been suspended three games for cross-checking Simon Despres of the Anaheim Ducks.

As the video explains, Landeskog raised his stick into Despres' head, knocking him to the ice.

In the league's eyes, the play was not a battle for the puck or an attempt to establish positioning, and was deemed to be a reckless, irresponsible, and dangerous cross-check.

Despres was not injured on the play, while Landeskog has been suspended in the past. Both factored into the ruling.

(Video courtesy: NHL.com)

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