Malkin suspended four games for cross-checking in Penguins game

Forward banned for actions against Predators defenseman Borowiecki

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      Malkin suspended four games for cross-checking

      By NHL Public Relations
      @NHLPR

      NEW YORK - Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin has been suspended for four games, without pay, for cross-checking Nashville Predators defenseman Mark Borowiecki during NHL Game No. 1157 in Pittsburgh on Sunday, April 10, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

      The incident occurred at 20:00 of the second period. Malkin was assessed a double-minor penalty for high-sticking.
      Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, Malkin will forfeit $190,000.00. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

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