Kings Milan Lucic suspended one game for sucker punch

After earning a game misconduct for punching unsuspecting defenseman in the third period of Saturday nights game, forward will have to sit another Jordan Bell Jersey game. The Department of Player Safety announced Sunday that Lucic has been suspended one game for roughing.The DoPS termed it as a punch to an unsuspecting opponent, otherwise known as a sucker punch. Heres the full explanation of the punishment from Director of Player Safety Patrick Burke:It is important to note that there was no injury on the play, which surely affected the length of the suspension. Additionally, Lucic has a disciplinary history having been fined four times and suspended twice.Lucic will mi s the Kings Sunday night contest against the San Jose Sharks. The NHL has made no additional announcements about whether or not Lucic would be fined for comments he made after Magic Johnson Jersey Saturday nights game. Lucic was extremely critical of referee Brad Meier.I mean, if I dont react, I dont think he even calls a penalty, Lucic said after the Kings’ 3-2 lo s (via ). Same guy Brad Meier. I think this is JaVale McGee Jersey the fourth time hes kicked me out of a game. Its always the same thing with him. Its if guys can take liberties on me and its not a penalty. If I do something, then Im automatically kicked out of the game. Its just unfortunate that it is that way with him, and Ive just got to move on and not get frustrated by the referees in the game.Lucic was slashed on the hands prior to the punch. That was addre Elgin Baylor Jersey sed in the video, and Connauton did receive a penalty for that. However, Lucic goes out of his way to confront Connauton, who was already engaged with another player.The league still allows you to punch a guy Wesley Matthews Jersey in the face if hes facing you, which still is a little comical considering how strictly hits to the head are called. But even proponents of fighting can see the problem with what Lucic did. Hes probably lucky it was only a game, but the league tends not to make statement suspensions without injury.