The NHL Department of Player Safety has suspended a player for questionable on-ice behavior. That player isn’t the one much of the hockey community was hoping would be suspended, though. It’s Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere!
Gostisbehere has been suspended for two games after stirring the pot late in the Flyers’ 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. Just after former Flyer Mark Friedman scored an empty-net goal, Gostisbehere shoved him into the boards and sparked a melee along the end boards.
Here’s a replay of the hit, as well as the NHL’s explanation of why Gostisbehere is deserving of the suspension:
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Gostisbehere suspended two games
Gostisbehere suspended two games for boarding
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere has been suspended for two games for boarding Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Mark Friedman
- May 5, 2021 • 01:58
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