Sharks' Haley suspended 1 game for punching Predators' Jarnkrok

San Jose Sharks forward Micheal Haley has been suspended one game for roughing Calle Jarnkrok of the Nashville Predators, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced Monday.

Haley caught Jarnkrok with a punch to the face during a melee he ignited Saturday after the Predators center checked him against the boards, for which Jarnkrok was assessed a minor penalty.

The league called Haley's blow a "forceful, barenuckle punch to Jarnkrok's face" and noted that, despite the initial hit, Haley's response is "in no way permitted or excusable."

Haley received a match penalty for the incident.

The department also revealed Haley said - presumably in his hearing Monday - he was seeking retribution.

He'll forfeit about $3,000 in salary in addition to the suspension.

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