Ekblad suspended 2 games for Panthers

Defenseman disciplined for elbowing Tampa Bay forward Hagel, who was injured on hit

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By NHL Public Relations
@NHLPR

NEW YORK – Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended for two games for elbowing Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel during Game 4 of the teams’ First Round series in Florida on Monday, April 28, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 11:20 of the second period.

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