NEW YORK -- Washington Capitals defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk has been suspended two games for charging Kings defenseman Kevin Gravel during Los Angeles' 4-2 win Saturday night.
The NHL announced the suspension Sunday about six hours before the Capitals were to play the Anaheim Ducks. Shattenkirk will miss that game and the Capitals' home game Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild.
Shattenkirk has no disciplinary history. As a first-time offender under the labor agreement he will lose $47,222 in salary.
With 4:03 remaining in the third period of Saturday night's game, Shattenkirk left his feet to hit Gravel behind the net.