Los Angeles Kings defenseman Denis Gauthier has been suspended for two games, without pay, as a result of an
incident during NHL Game #870, Feb. 19 against the San Jose Sharks, the National Hockey League announced.
Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and based on his average annual salary, Gauthier will forfeit $22,580.64. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
Gauthier was assessed a minor for boarding after making contact with Sharks' forward Patrick Marleau on an icing play at 10:14 of the third period. There was no injury as a result of the play.
Gauthier will miss games against Phoenix on Feb. 21 and at
Minnesota on Feb. 24. He will be eligible to return on Feb. 25 at Philadelphia.
NHL Suspends Kings' Gauthier Two Games