NHL suspends Drew Stafford 1 game for high-sticking

The NHL has suspended Winnipeg Jets forward Drew Stafford for one game for high-sticking Colorado Avalanche defenceman Nick Holden.

Winnipeg Jets right wing Drew Stafford, front, shoots in front of Colorado Avalanche left wing Blake Comeau in the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, in Denver. (The Associated Press/David Zalubowski)

The incident occurred at 15:15 of the second period of Winnipeg's 4-2 win in Denver on Saturday.

Stafford was assessed a double-minor penalty for high-sticking.

He will forfeit US$23,387.10 in salary and will miss Winnipeg's game Tuesday night in St. Louis.

He is eligible to return when Winnipeg hosts Boston on Thursday.

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