Sharks' Karlsson suspended 2 games for hit to head
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San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson has been handed a two-game suspension for an illegal hit to the head of Los Angeles Kings forward Austin Wagner on Saturday night, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced.
Here's the collision that landed Karlsson his first career suspension:
Erik Karlsson's hit on Austin Wagner..... 💥 pic.twitter.com/cIRfPxgHJp
— Robert Söderlind (@HockeyWebCast) December 22, 2018
The hit knocked Wagner out of the game - which the Kings won 3-2 in overtime - but went uncalled by officials.
The suspension was handed out quickly as the Sharks take on the Arizona Coyotes on Sunday before the NHL's Christmas break.
Karlsson recorded two assists in Saturday's contest to reach 26 points in 37 games with San Jose.