The NHL has suspended Brooks Orpik for 3 games due to his injurious hit on Olli Maatta .
Washington's Brooks Orpik suspended three games for interference on Pittsburgh's Olli Maatta. Video: https://t.co/2sM04ITGzZ
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Brooks Orpik suspended 3 games
Orpik suspended 3 games for interference
5/1/16: Washington Capitals defenseman Brooks Orpik has been suspended 3 games for interference against Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta
- May 1, 2016 • 02:27
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The NHL noted that this was interference and Orpik was in full control of the play but still adjusted his course to make an excessively forceful hit high on Maatta.