Charles-Alexis Legault<\/a>, a defenseman for the Hurricanes’ AHL affiliate, was officially suspended for one game following an on-ice incident.<\/p>\nThe suspension adds another notable development inside the Hurricanes organization, especially with Charles-Alexis Legault already viewed as one of Carolina’s intriguing young defensemen.<\/p>\n
The American Hockey League announced the official decision on social media.<\/p>\n
“Chicago’s Charles Alexis Legault has been suspended for one game as a consequence of a boarding incident on Tuesday night vs. Grand Rapids.”<\/p>\n
Hurricanes organization facing more attention ahead of Game 2 against the Canadiens<\/p>\n
Legault committed a boarding hit against a Grand Rapids player during Game 3 of the Central Division Final in the AHL.<\/p>\n
And the one-game suspension sends a clear message to the young players in the Hurricanes organization.<\/p>\n
It is another reminder that discipline can become a major factor during the playoff grind, especially when every depth option matters.<\/p>\n
For Legault, it is a tough moment in what has otherwise been an important development season.<\/p>\n
With emotions already running high in the organization, every storyline surrounding Carolina is drawing extra attention ahead of Game 2 on Saturday night.<\/p>\n
It will now be interesting to see how the Hurricanes respond against a Canadiens team that grabbed early momentum in the series.<\/p>\n
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Defenseman from the Carolina Hurricanes organization suspended during Canadiens playoff series<\/p>\n
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Defenseman from the Carolina Hurricanes organization suspended during Canadiens playoff series
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