Wild's Tyler Pitlick Avoids Further NHL Discipline for Head Contact Hit, Was Healthy Scratch

Minnesota Wild forward Tyler Pitlick will not face any further discipline from the NHL following his ejection for a head contact hit on Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield during the first period of a recent game. The league ruled that while the hit involved direct head contact, it was not avoidable. Despite the lack of additional suspension, Pitlick was a healthy scratch and did not play in Friday's game against the New York Islanders, indicating a potential internal team decision or rest period.