Pending first suspension for the playoffs!

It was an ugly finish between the Winnipeg Jets and the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night, one that could lead to a suspension that could stretch into the postseason.

In a game that could have been a playoff contest, thins got ugly down the stretch with Jets head coach Rick Bowness and Wild coach Dean Evason were even jawing at each other.

However, what caught the attention of the NHL’ Player Safety department was Wild forward Ryan Hartman levelled Nikolaj Ehlers with an open-ice, shoulder-to-shoulder hit after Ehlers went after superstar Kirill Kaprizov, who was taunted all night long by fourth-liner Saku Maenalanen. Hart Hartman drew a double minor for roughing and interference, but on Wednesday morning, he was informed that he will have a hearing lately today for Interference against Ehlers.

The Wild only has a game to play, at Nashville on Thursday night, and if Hartman is suspended to more than one contest, it will have to miss some playoff time.

It will be determined later today. 

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