Justin Abdelkader banned 2 games
Justin Abdelkader was banned 2 games for his hit on Toni Lydman, and if the Ducks defenseman is out for long, it would be a blow to a defense that relies on his steadiness and contributions on the PK, Craig Custance writes.
A Brazilian player has been banned for 10 matches for spitting an at opponent while his coach was suspended for five games for insulting the referee and refusing to leave the pitch after being sent off in the same game.