Ottawa Senators forward Alex Burrows has been suspended 10 games for kneeing New Jersey Devils winger Taylor Hall.
The incident occurred in Tuesday's contest between the Senators and Devils after Hall landed a hit on Burrows. A scrum then ensued and Burrows kneed Hall in the back of the head.
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Burrows was whistled for two minor penalties on the play - one for cross checking and a second infraction for roughing.
The 10-game suspension marks the longest handed out this season. Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, Burrows is not considered a repeat offender, as he has not been suspended in the past 18 months. His last ban came in 2014 when he was suspended for three games.
In December, Burrows was fined $5,000 - the maximum allowable under the CBA - as a supplemental discipline penalty for roughing. The latest ban will cost him nearly $135,000 in forfeited salary, according to CapFriendly.
Burrows, 36, has tallied eight points in 51 games this season. He is eligible to return to the lineup March 2 when the Senators face off against the Vegas Golden Knights.
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