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The NHL announced that Edmonton Oilers right wing Zack Kassian has been suspended seven games after kickingTampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak in the chest in the first period of Tampa's 3-1 home win on Thursday.
TSN's Bob McKenzie also reported the news on Kassian, who was suspended two games in January for attacking Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk.
Sportsnet provided video of Kassian's kick:
Diana C. Nearhos of the Tampa Bay Times offered background:
"Cernak was sitting on Kassian and fellow winger Josh Archibald, which should have been an interference penalty, but is a common move to keep someone (in this case someones) out of the play.