Flyers' Manning suspended 2 games for interference on Penguins' Guentzel
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Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Brandon Manning has been suspended two games for interference on Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced.
(Video courtesy: NHL.com)
As the video shows, Manning delivered a high and forceful hit that made substantial head contact well after Guentzel had moved the puck. The combination of the lateness of the hit and the significant head contact administered as a result warranted a two-game ban in the eyes of the NHL.
No penalty was called on the play, and Guentzel did not appear to suffer any injury.
This is the first suspension of Manning's career.