The Florida Panthers will be without Jesse Winchester for three contests after the NHL suspended the center for his hit on Chris Kelly of the Boston Bruins.
Winchester delivered a nasty elbow to Kelly on Thursday which did not draw a penalty at the time.
"@NHLPlayerSafety: Jesse Winchester suspension video. http://t.co/Qrj3ZPZUHQ" / Three game suspension.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) November 9, 2013
Winchester, a fifth year player, had appeared in 16 games for the Panthers scoring four goals and three assists.
