Brendan Smith #2 of the New Jersey Devils warms up prior to the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on November 05, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

Devils defenseman Brendan Smith has been suspended for two games for his slash in the third period of New Jersey's 4-3 overtime win at Philadelphia Thursday night. 

Smith was assessed a slashing penalty against Travis Konecny on the play in a retaliation play. 

Konecny initiated the dispute with a cross check. He was fined by the league $5,000.