The highlight of the Stadium Series game at Heinz Field (other than these penguins) was Brandon Manning’s crushing hit on Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel.
Flyers’ Brandon Manning suspended for 2 games for hit on Penguins player
The NHL met with Manning on Monday.
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Now he will miss some time as penance.
The Philadelphia Flyers defenseman met with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Monday morning. Shortly after, the DoPS handed Manning a two-game suspension for interference.
Here’s the ruling video:
The hit in question came in the second period of the outdoor game. As Guentzel tried to lead a breakout of his own zone, Manning stepped up and leveled him.
Upon further review, it appeared that Manning left his feet on the hit:
Manning was not penalized for the play, and Guentzel continued on. Manning has no previous suspension history. The Penguins went on to win the outdoor game, 4-2, over their rivals from Philly.
Manning drew headlines in the hockey world earlier this year by feuding with Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid.
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