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Max Talbot of Boston Bruins suspended 2 games for 'late, violent hit'

NEW YORK -- The NHL has suspended Boston Bruins forward Max Talbot for two games for interference against New Jersey Devils forward Jiri Tlusty on Sunday.

The league says Talbot "delivered a late, violent hit" on Tlusty at 14:30 of the second period of Boston's 2-1 shootout win.

Talbot loses $19,354.84 in salary, which goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

The punishment was announced on Monday.