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Leafs' Zach Hyman suspended 2 games for hit on Charlie McAvoy

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Zach Hyman has been suspended two games for his hit on Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy Saturday night in Boston.

The NHL's Department of Player Safety called the play by Hyman a "late, forceful, high hit" that came well after McAvoy had played the puck.

The league also called it a "predatory hit", but cited Hyman's lack of previous fines or suspensions for the decision to suspend him only two games.

Hyman had been given a five-minute major for interference and a game misconduct on the play.