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Detroit Red Wings Givani Smith suspended for giving middle finger

A Detroit Red Wings prospect’s temper will cost him.

The Ontario Hockey League has suspended Givani Smith two games for an inappropriate gesture. After Smith’s Kitchener Rangers defeated Sault Ste. Marie 4-3 in overtime Sunday, Smith gave a middle finger to the Greyhounds bench.

The OHL announced the suspension Monday afternoon, hours before the evening’s Game 7 between the teams.

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Smith was second on the team with 11 goals, and has 18 points overall in 18 playoff games.