St. Louis Blues forward Ryan Reaves was suspended three games Wednesday for boarding San Jose Sharks defenseman Matt Tennyson.
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Reaves received a five-minute major for boarding and a game misconduct Monday after nailing Tennyson face-first into the boards.
Tennyson appeared unconscious as his head slammed onto the ice, and is dealing with concussion-like symptoms.
The NHL Department of Player Safety cites the fact Tennyson was "never eligible to be checked" on the play as a primary reason for the supplemental discipline.
It's the first time Reaves has been suspended in 324 career NHL games. The 29-year-old has two goals in 49 games this season.
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