Islanders' Martin suspended one game for kneeing

Wednesday, 03.04.2015 / 8:06 PM / Department of Player Safety News

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Islanders' Martin suspended one game for kneeing
New York Islanders forward Matt Martin has been suspended for one game, without pay, for kneeing Dallas Stars defenseman Trevor Daley during their game Tuesday, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced Wednesday.

NEW YORK -- New York Islanders forward Matt Martin has been suspended for one game, without pay, for kneeing Dallas Stars defenseman Trevor Daley during NHL Game No. 948 in Dallas on Tuesday, March 3, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 1:48 of the first period. Martin was assessed a major penalty for kneeing and a game misconduct.

Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, Martin will forfeit $5,376.34. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

For a full explanation of the decision, complete with video, please click on the following link:
http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=60&id=769939&lang=en.