Penguins Update: Marchand Suspended for Six Games

Hey all. Just a follow-up on l’affaire Brad Marchand. The NHL has acted swiftly, suspending the Bruins’ baddie for six games for his actions on Tuesday night.

For those who’ve been vacationing in Morocco or otherwise have been out of touch, Marchand sucker-punched and high-sticked (actually speared is a more apt description) Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry following a net-front scrum with 25 seconds left to play in our 4-2 victory over the Bruins.

Marchand was issued a minor penalty for roughing and as well as a 10-minute match penalty for a deliberate attempt to injure.

This isn’t Marchand’s first brush with the law. Although undeniably gifted, the four-time All-Star often exhibits behavior…