The NHL made its decision about whether supplemental discipline was necessary for Johnny Beecher sucker-punching Michael McCarron. The Flames forward was suspended for one game for roughing McCarron, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced Sunday. Beecher and McCarron were paired up in a scrum and Beecher sucker-punched McCarron as the officials were trying to separate everyone. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported the 24-year-old might end up missing more than one game due to being injured. Beecher began the 2025-26 season with the Boston Bruins, but was placed on waivers and claimed by the Flames in November.

Source: Punch January 05, 2026 05:03 UTC