Malkin of Penguins suspended 5 games for slashing
NHL.com • • sports
Key Points:
- Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin has been suspended for five games without pay for slashing Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin during a game on March 5.
- The incident took place at 0:35 of the second period, resulting in Malkin receiving a minor penalty for cross-checking, a major penalty for slashing, and a game misconduct.
- Malkin will forfeit $158,854.15 in salary, which will be donated to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund, as per the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement.
