Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg has been suspended for two games by the NHL for a hit on Detroit Red Wings center J.T. Compher during the second period on Saturday. Compher finished the game but is experiencing some issues since. He is out for tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Kings and perhaps longer.
After a trio of home wins, the Red Wings will get back on the road as January ends, hoping for better results than the last road trip.
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Compher provided an assist, blocked five shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Lightning.
The Tampa Bay defenseman faces additional discipline after a hit on J.T. Compher that resulted in an interference penalty.
Veteran forward Andrew Copp said the Detroit Red Wings have a togetherness they lacked before head coach Todd McLellan was hired in late December.
The NHL Department of Player Safety announced on Sunday that Emil Lilleberg will have a hearing for interference against J.T. Compher in Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Tampa Bay’s Emil Lilleberg will have a hearing for interference against Detroit’s J.T. Compher. Date and time TBD.
Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg gets hit with a punishment for his hit during a game over the weekend against the Red Wings.
A trade pitch has the Detroit Red Wings acquiring star forward Elias Pettersson in a five-player blockbuster with the Vancouver Canucks.
Lucas Raymond is a big reason the Detroit Red Wings are doing so well, and Patrick Kane may soon rejoin the lineup.
Marco Kasper scored twice, Lucas Raymond had a goal and three assists, and the Detroit Red Wings rallied to beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-2.