Phoenix Coyotes winger Raffi Torres has been suspended indefinitely, pending a hearing Friday, for his hit on Chicago Blackhawks forward Marian Hossa during Game 3 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series Tuesday, the league announced.
That means Torres will miss at least Thursday's Game 4.
The hearing was planned for Wednesday but was rescheduled at Torres' request. It will be convened at the NHL's New York office. An in-person meeting could result in a suspension of more than five games.
Torres appeared to jump into the hit at 11:51 of the first period, lowering his shoulder against the head of Hossa, who no longer had the puck. The NHL is trying to protect players from concussions by cracking down on shots to the head.
No penalty was called on Torres, and Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville called the officiating a "disgrace."
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