John Moore ejected for head-shot vs. Wild; guess the suspension (Video)

Hey, remember that whole “the NHL’s suspension-free start” jive? Well forget it because apparently we’re in Thunderdome now.

After John Scott’s two-game suspension for fighting after a line change, the New York Rangers’ home game against the Minnesota Wild featured two incidents that’ll get a look from the NHL: Chris Kreider’s game misconduct for boarding against Jonas Brodin in the first period, although Brodin returned; and, more egregiously, John Moore’s head shot on Erik Haula in the second period.

As Haula fired the puck wide of Henrik Lundqvist, Moore skated by and lifted his left elbow, his shoulder making contact with the Wild forward’s head. He dropped to the ice, facedown, and was eventually helped off.

Moore was given a match penalty for an illegal check to the head.

He’s going to have repeat offender status with the NHL, having been suspended two games for a hit to the head of Montreal Canadiens forward Dale Weise in the Eastern Conference Final.

So how many games? For something this blatant, we'll go with at least five, maybe six games. Of course, Haula's health is a factor; Kreider might escape suspension with Brodin's return.