Mike Hoffman suspended for two games

Senators forward disciplined for corss-checking Sharks forward Logan Couture

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By NHL Public Relations
@PR_NHL

NEW YORK - Ottawa Senators forward Mike Hoffman has been suspended for two games, without pay, for cross-checking San Jose Sharks forward Logan Couture during NHL Game No. 441 in Ottawa on Wednesday, Dec. 14, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.
The incident occurred at 7:50 of the third period. Hoffman was assessed a major penalty for cross-checking and a game misconduct.

Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, Hoffman will forfeit $57,638.88. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

Hoffman suspended two games for cross-checking

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