Devils forward Timo Meier receives one-game suspension for a hit on Predators’ Zachary L’Heureux.

The NHL has issued a one-game suspension to New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier following an incident involving Nashville Predators prospect Zachary L’Heureux.

The hit, which occurred during a recent game, was deemed by the league to violate player safety rules. Meier’s suspension highlights the league’s continued focus on discouraging dangerous plays and ensuring a safer environment on the ice.

The Devils will now face their next game without one of their key players as Meier serves his suspension.