Stars' Roussel suspended 2 games for hit on Boston's McQuaid

Posted February 11, 2015 10:00 pm

The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) - Dallas Stars forward Antoine Roussel has been suspended for two games for a hit under the chin of Boston defenseman Adam McQuaid that led to his ejection.

Roussel was assessed a five-minute major penalty for cross-checking and thrown out early in the first period of Dallas' 5-3 win Tuesday night.

Roussel turned toward McQuaid after sidestepping his attempted check along the boards, and McQuaid was taking off his gloves in anticipation of a fight when Roussel hit him while holding his stick.

McQuaid went to the locker room but returned to the game.

The suspension announced Thursday will cost Roussel $21,505. The third-year player has 11 goals and 11 assists in 54 games.

The Stars host Florida on Friday before a trip to Colorado on Saturday.

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