Wisniewski hit with two-game suspension.
The NHL suspended James Wisniewski for two games without pay for delivering a forearm blow to the head of Phoenix Coyotes forward Shane Doan on Saturday.
The incident occurred at 7:12 of the first period. No penalty was assessed on the play.
Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and based on his average annual salary, Wisniewski will forfeit $28,497.40. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
Wisniewski will miss tomorrow's game against Pittsburgh and Thursday's contest against Nashville. He will be eligible to return Saturday against Phoenix.
The incident occurred at 7:12 of the first period. No penalty was assessed on the play.
Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and based on his average annual salary, Wisniewski will forfeit $28,497.40. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
Wisniewski will miss tomorrow's game against Pittsburgh and Thursday's contest against Nashville. He will be eligible to return Saturday against Phoenix.
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