Nazem Kadri will serve the entirety of his eight-game Avalanche playoff suspension after an independent arbitrator denied his appeal, the NHL announced Tuesday.

Is Kadri suspension over?

Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri's eight-game suspension has been upheld by an independent arbitrator, the NHL and NHLPA announced in a joint statement Tuesday.

How long will Kadri be suspended?

The NHL announced on Monday afternoon that commissioner Gary Bettman has upheld the eight-game suspension for Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri. Kadri was suspended for a hit to the head of Blues defenseman Justin Faulk in Game 2 of their First Round series.