Wild’s Fiala suspended three games for hit on Kings defenseman Roy

Minnesota Wild forward Kevin Fiala has been suspended three games for his hit on Los Angeles Kings defenseman Matt Roy, the NHL announced Friday.

Early in the second period during the Wild’s 5-3 win over Los Angeles on Thursday, Fiala was given a major penalty for boarding and a game misconduct after sending Roy head first into the boards.

Oof. Very dangerous hit by Fiala on Roy into the boards. Fiala assessed a major and game misconduct. #mnwild pic.twitter.com/6ItBN4cWKs

— Giles Ferrell (@gilesferrell) January 29, 2021

Fiala will miss games Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday — all against the Colorado Avalanche. He’ll return to the ice Thursday for the final contest of a four-game stretch vs. Colorado.

In eight games this season, Fiala has tallied three goals (three points), 23 penalty minutes and 30 shots on goal.

The puck drops at 7 p.m. Saturday for the opening game between Minnesota and Colorado. The game will be televised on FOX Sports North, with “Wild Live” beginning at 6:30 p.m.