Philadelphia Flyers rookie Steve Downie was suspended 20 games by the NHL for his hit on Ottawa's Dean McAmmond on Friday. The hit resulted in a concussion for McAmmond and knocked him out of action indefinitely.
The incident occurred at 2:39 of the second period when Downie hit McAmmond behind the net. Downie was assessed a match penalty on the play under Rule 21 for deliberate injury of an opponent and was automatically suspended.
Downie will miss the first 20 regular season and/or playoff games when he reaches the Flyers' 23-man roster.
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