Aube-Kubel suspended three games for actions in Capitals game

Forward disciplined for illegal check to head against Lightning defenseman Foote

Aube-Kubel suspended three games for illegal check

By NHL Public Relations
@PR_NHL

NEW YORK -- Washington Capitals forward Nicolas Aube-Kubel has been suspended for three games, without pay, for an illegal check to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Cal Foote during NHL Game No. 222 in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Nov. 11, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 1:52 of the second period. Aube-Kubel was assessed a match penalty.
Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, Aube-Kubel will forfeit $16,216.23. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

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