Detroit Red Wings forward Luke Witkowski was suspended 10 games Thursday for returning to the ice to join an altercation, according to the NHL's Department of Player SafetyIn a game Wednesday against Calgary, Witkowski was issued a game misconduct after a fight against the Flames' Brent Kulak. As he was taken off the ice, Matt Tkachuk speared him in the leg with stick, sparking a brawl resulting in 79 penalty minutes. Meanwhile, Tkachuk will have a hearing with NHL Player Safety on Friday for unsportsmanlike actions during the brawl. Witkowski, signed by Detroit in the off-season, has no points in eight games for the Red Wings. He would be eligible to return Dec. 11 against Florida.

Source: CBC News November 17, 2017 01:41 UTC