Evgeni Malkin was suspended five games as a result of his slash on Rasmus Dahlin. He'll be eligible to return on March 16 against the Avalanche.
Malkin forfeits $158,854.15 as a result of the suspension.
The Department of Player Safety cited Malkin's history of being fined five times and suspended twice in his history as factors in the length of his suspension. His most recent fine was also a slash, earlier this season.
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Malkin suspended five games
Evgeni Malkin was suspended five games as a result of his slash on Rasmus Dahlin. He'll be eligible to return on March 16 against the Avalanche.
Malkin forfeits $158,854.15 as a result of the suspension.
The Department of Player Safety cited Malkin's history of being fined five times and suspended twice in his history as factors in the length of his suspension. His most recent fine was also a slash, earlier this season.
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