Predators' Fabbro suspended 2 games for elbowing Hurricanes' McGinn

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 30: Dante Fabbro #57 of the Nashville Predators against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period at Amalie Arena on January 30, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.

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Nashville Predators defenseman Dante Fabbro is suspended two games for elbowing Carolina Hurricanes forward Brock McGinn on Tuesday, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced.

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Fabbro was assessed a two-minute minor for elbowing. The 22-year-old is fourth among Predators defensemen in average ice time and has collected nine points in 26 games.

McGinn was able to stay in the game. He plays a bottom-six role for Carolina but has been highly effective this season, tallying seven goals and five assists in 25 contests.

This is the first time Fabbro has been suspended or fined in his 94-game NHL career.