Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Tony DeAngelo has been suspended two games for spearing Tampa Bay Lightning forward Corey Perry in the groin, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced Wednesday following a hearing.
The incident occurred during the third period of Philadelphia 5-2 loss to the Lightning on Tuesday night at Amalie Arena. DeAngelo was assessed a major penalty and a game misconduct.
The NHL Department of Player Safety explained:
"Well after the whistle is blown, DeAngelo circles back toward Perry, pulls back his stick and drives the point of the stick blade into Perry's groin with a stabbing motion, causing him to fall to the ice.