Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey has been suspended for one game following a cross-check to Minnesota Wild forward Eric Staal.
The suspension comes after Morrissey had a hearing Wednesday with NHL Player Safety.
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The cross-check happened in the first period during Game 4 in Minnesota.
Morrissey will miss Game 5 at home Friday, when the Jets will look to wrap up their series against Minnesota currently leading 3-1.
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