Phoenix 's Raffi Torres injured Chicago 's Marian Hossa during a playoff game Tuesday . The Blackhawks won the series 4-2. The abnormally long suspension for Torres was also due , in part , is because he is defined by the league as a `` repeat offender '' with a history `` mainly of acts very similar to this one -- including two this season , '' Shanahan said . The NHL suspended Torres for 25 games , saying the hit violated 3 league rules .
Phoenix 's Raffi Torres injured Chicago 's Marian Hossa during a playoff game Tuesday . The Blackhawks won the series 4-2. The NHL suspended Torres for 25 games , saying the hit violated 3 league rules .