Wild wing Ryan Hartman’s suspension for roughing Ottawa’s Tim Stützle was decreased from 10 games to eight after he appealed to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman.

Hartman's fifth suspension of his career — which was reduced from 10 games to eight — has really affected the veteran forward.

The NHL has reduced Ryan Hartman’s suspension from 10 to eight games after he filed an appeal with the league over the ruling.

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman upheld the suspension of Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman for slamming an opponent's head to the ice, while making the unusual decision on Monday to reduce