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Domi suspended rest of preseason for punching Ekblad

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Montreal Canadiens forward Max Domi has been suspended for the remainder of the preseason for roughing Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad in Wednesday night's preseason game, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced Thursday.

Domi was assessed a match penalty for punching Ekblad in the face early in the third period.

The Canadiens have five preseason games remaining, including Thursday night's contest against the Washington Capitals.

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