Zack Kassian suspended without pay as part of league's substance abuse program
Eric Bolte / Reuters
Montreal Canadiens forward Zack Kassian has been admitted into Stage 2 of the NHL and NHLPA's Substance Abuse and Behavioral Health Program, the league announced Monday.
He's been suspended without pay until cleared by doctors and program administrators.
Kassian fractured his left foot and broke his nose while riding as a passenger in a car crash early Sunday morning.
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