Canucks' Gudbranson suspended 1 game for boarding Bruins' Vatrano

Vancouver Canucks defenseman Erik Gudbranson has been suspended one game for boarding Boston Bruins forward Frank Vatrano, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced Friday.

The incident occurred 6:13 into the first period of Thursday night's game. Gudbranson was assessed a five-minute major for boarding and a game misconduct. The Bruins would go on to score three times while forward Jake Virtanen served the penalty.

Vatrano escaped serious injury and remained in the game.

Gudbranson's suspension means he will miss Friday's game against the Buffalo Sabres, but will be eligible to return on Sunday when the Canucks visit the Detroit Red Wings.