Anaheim Ducks forward Nick Ritchie will go before the NHL's Department of Player Safety for sucker-punching Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Michal Rozsival, the league announced Friday.
The play occurred in the third period of Thursday's contest between the Ducks and Blackhawks. Ritchie was assessed a match penalty as a result of the incident.
Ritchie has appeared in 77 games with the Ducks this season, registering 28 points and 62 penalty minutes.
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