Malkin Suspended Five Games for Slashing
#NHLSuspension #PenguinsPittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin suspended five games for intentionally slashing Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin in the head. He forfeits salary and the Penguins lose a key scorer amid a playoff race. The NHL cited intent and his prior history. read more
#ColoradoAvalanche #NHLSuspension
Valeri Nichushkin, leading the Colorado Avalanche with nine playoff goals, is suspended for at least six months and placed in the league's player assistance program ahead of a playoff game against the Dallas Stars. The 29-year-old will miss the rest of the postseason and part of next season. read more