Boston Bruins winger Brad Marchand has been suspended six games for roughing and high sticking against Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry.
NHL Player Safety announced the ban Wednesday night following an in-person hearing with Marchand earlier in the day.
Marchand was already suspended once this season, for three games, when he slew footed Oliver Ekman-Larsson. This will be the eighth suspension of Marchand's career and the longest, following two five-game bans previously.
The fact Marchand is a repeat offender factored into NHL Player Safety's decision to make this a six-game suspension.