Devils’ Timo Meier to have listening to with NHL for cross-check

NHL: Nashville Predators at New Jersey DevilsNov 25, 2024; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils proper wing Timo Meier (28) is escorted off the ice after receiving a recreation misconduct penalty in opposition to the Nashville Predators in the course of the third interval at Prudential Heart. Necessary Credit score: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Photos

New Jersey Devils ahead Timo Meier could have a listening to with the NHL on Tuesday, someday after his cross-check to Zachary L’Heureux knocked the Nashville Predators ahead from their recreation.

Meier tried to poke the puck away from Predators goaltender Juuse Saros at 12:17 of the third interval within the Devils’ 5-2 win in Newark, N.J. L’Heureux took exception to the transfer, prompting Meier to reply with a cross-check to the Nashville participant’s physique and once more to his face. The second hit drew blood from the 21-year-old L’Heureux.

Meier obtained a five-minute cross-checking penalty and a recreation misconduct following the change. L’Heureux exited the sport and didn’t return.

Meier, 28, has recorded 15 factors (seven targets, eight assists) in 24 video games this season.

The Switzerland native has totaled 397 factors (198 targets, 199 assists) in 565 profession video games with the Sharks and Devils since being chosen by San Jose with the ninth general choose of the 2015 NHL Draft.

New Jersey acquired Meier from the Sharks in a multi-player deal on Feb. 26, 2023.

–Discipline Stage Media