By Canadian Press

NHL suspends Penguins star Malkin four games for cross-checking Preds D Borowiecki

Apr 11, 2022 | 7:55 PM

NEW YORK — The NHL has suspended Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin four games for cross-checking Nashville Predators defenseman Mark Borowiecki.

The incident occurred at the end of the second period of Pittsburgh’s 3-2 overtime win over Nashville on Sunday. 

Malkin was assessed a four-minute double minor after he struck Borowiecki in the face with his stick, drawing blood. 

The suspension will cost Malkin US$190,000.

Malkin, who has 17 goals and 20 assists in 37 games this season, will be eligible to return April 23 when the Penguins visit Detroit.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 11, 2022.

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