Blackhawks forward Daniel Carcillo was suspended six games by the NHL on Monday for cross checking Jets forward Mathieu Perreault, according to an ESPN.com report.

The incident occurred Friday when Carcillo skated up to Perreault from behind, cross checked him in a downward motion and connected his stick to Perreault's left arm in the final seconds of the second period.

The Bruins announced Monday that forward Simon Gagne will not return to the team this season due to personal reasons, according to an ESPN.com report.

Gagne took an indefinite leave of absence on Dec. 10 to be with his ailing father, who recently passed away from an incurable form of liver cancer.