Rangers' Miller suspended 3 games for spitting on Doughty
by Sean O'Leary, Kyle Cushman from on (#698E8)
New York Rangers defenseman K'Andre Miller was suspended for three games on Tuesday after spitting on Drew Doughty in Sunday's contest against the Los Angeles Kings.
K'Andre Miller has been awarded a match penalty for spitting on Drew Doughty. pic.twitter.com/bNY5fp63Tx
- Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) February 26, 2023
Miller issued an apology Monday on Twitter, insisting the incident was accidental.
- K'Andre Miller (@kandre_miller) February 27, 2023
The NHL Department of Player Safety has punished players for spitting on an opponent before. Garnet Hathaway, then a member of the Washington Capitals, was banned for three games in 2019.
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