PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 11: Shayne Gostisbehere #53 of the Philadelphia Flyers shoots against the Washington Capitals in the third period at Wells Fargo Center on March 11, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
Flyers defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere was suspended for two games effective immediately, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced on Wednesday afternoon. Gostisbehere’s suspension marks another instance of inconsistencies in punishments handed down by the Department of Player Safety.
The incident occurred during Tuesday night’s game versus the Pittsburgh Penguins in Philadelphia with less than five minutes remaining in the third period.