Marchand six-game suspension upheld

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By NHL Public Relations
@PR_NHL

NEW YORK -- National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman today upheld the six-game suspension that was assessed to Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand by the Department of Player Safety for roughing and high-sticking Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry during NHL Game No. 523 in Boston on Feb. 8.

Commissioner Bettman heard Marchand's appeal of the original decision, assessed Feb. 9, at a hearing on Feb. 16.
The incidents occurred at 19:35 of the third period. Marchand was assessed a minor penalty for roughing as well as a match penalty.
The Commissioner's complete ruling is available
here
.

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