Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak was handed a two-game suspension for elbowing Buffalo Sabres captain Kyle Okposo during Thursday's contest, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced.
The incident occurred late in the third period of the Sabres' 6-5 overtime victory. Cernak did not receive a penalty and Okposo was able to stay on the bench, but he didn't take another shift.
Cernak elbows Okposo. Granato and Okposo were livid, along with others. pic.twitter.com/0LcxMKFfcR
— The Charging Buffalo (@TheChargingBUF) February 24, 2023
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