Flyers' Gauthier suspended for two games

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Source : NHL.com

Flyers defenseman Denis Gauthier has been suspended for two games, with out pay, as a result of being assessed a game misconduct penalty during NHL game #1153 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on April 8.

Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and based on his average annual salary, Gauthier will forfeit $13,602.04. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

Gauthier was assessed a major penalty for boarding and a game misconduct for a hit from behind on Toronto player Kyle Wellwood at 0:22 of the second period.

Gauthier will miss Tuesday's game against Pittsburgh and April 13 at New Jersey. He will be eligible to return April 15 against the New York Rangers.

[Chris]

Didn't catch the hit, must have been somewhat serious for the league to take action like this.

He's a great, physical player, you just need to know your boundries.