Cizikas suspended one game for boarding in Islanders game

NEW YORK -- New York Islanders forward Casey Cizikas has been suspended for one game, without pay, for boarding Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brendan Smith during NHL Game No. 1139 in Raleigh, N.C., on Friday, April 8, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 0:07 of the third period. Cizikas was assessed a minor penalty for boarding.
Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, Cizikas will forfeit $12,500.00. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.