Sharks' Dillon suspended 1 game for slashing Capitals' Bowey

San Jose Sharks defenseman Brenden Dillon has been suspended one game for his slash on Washington Capitals defenseman Madison Bowey in Monday's game, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced Tuesday.

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As mentioned in the video, even though Dillon isn't a repeat offender, he was assessed a suspension because the slash was deemed pure retaliation, rather than an attempt to retrieve the puck. He was assessed a major penalty and a game misconduct on the play.