Trouba banned 2 games for headshot on Stone

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Jacob Trouba has been suspended two games for his headshot Sunday on Ottawa Senators winger Mark Stone, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced Monday.

The NHL explained that Trouba targeted the head in a situation in which such contact was avoidable, deeming the "high, forceful blow" a clear illegal check to the head.

Trouba was given a two-minute minor on the play.

Trouba's lack of disciplinary history influenced the decision, as did the apparent avoidance of a significant injury on the play. The Senators have not offered an official update on Stone since his exit.

Trouba will miss Tuesday's against the Toronto Maple Leafs, as well as the first game back from the club's bye week the following Tuesday versus the Minnesota Wild.

The Senators lost forwards Bobby Ryan, Mike Hoffman, and Tommy Wingels to injuries over the weekend.