Calgary forward Connor Zary was suspended two games without pay Thursday for elbowing Vancouver defenseman Elias Pettersson during the Canucks' 4-3 shootout victory over the Flames. Zary, 23, was assessed a minor penalty for interference on the play at 11:19 of the first period Wednesday night.

Connor Zary of the Calgary Flames has been one of the NHL’s most promising players during his first two years in the league. He scored 14 goals and 20 assists as a rookie in 2023-24, often taking advantage of his notable speed to get involved in the middle of the Flames’ offensive attack.