Islanders left wing Matt Martin has been suspended by the NHL for two games for a blind-side check to the head of Coyotes forward Vernon Fiddler, according to an Associated Press report. The league announced the penalty Monday. Martin is slated to sit out Wednesday against the Lightning and Thursday when they play the Devils in New Jersey. He can return to the lineup Sunday when the Islanders host the Canadiens.

The NHL has suspended Flyers left wing Jody Shelley for two games for a hit from behind during Saturday night's game at Boston, the club announced Monday, as reported by ESPN.com.