The National Hockey League has suspended superstar Penguins center Evgeni Malkin four games for his cross-check to the face of Predators defenseman Mark Borowiecki on Sunday. Malkin’s actions were deemed “retaliatory and aggressive” by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety.
It’s the second time Geno’s been suspended over the course of his 16-season career. He was previously suspended for a stick swinging incident in 2019.
He’ll miss a pair of upcoming home-and-home sets with the Islanders and the Bruins. Geno will be eligible to return for a matinee game on April 23 in Detroit.