NHL suspends Islanders forward Maxim Tsyplakov three games for illegal check
Jan 17, 2025 | 3:17 PM
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NEW YORK — The NHL suspended forward Maxim Tsyplakov of the New York Islanders three games Friday for delivering an illegal check in a game.
Tsyplakov received the ban for hitting Philadelphia forward Ryan Poehling in the head during the first period of the Flyers’ 5-3 win Thursday night.
Tsyplakov will forfeit US$14,843.76 in salary. The money will go to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published
The Canadian Press
