NEW YORK, Jan. 9 (UPI) -- The NHL said Monday it has suspended Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand for five games for what it called a "predatory" hit to Vancouver's Sami Salo.
Marchand, a repeat offender on disciplinary action for illegal hits, earned the suspension two days after he upended Salo with a low hit to the legs, causing the Canucks defenseman to fall backward awkwardly and hit the back of his head on the ice.