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Brad Marchand, Bruins forward, suspended 2 games

The NHL has suspended Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand for two games for slew-footing New York Rangers forward Derick Brassard.

Slew-footed New York Rangers forward Derick Brassard on Thursday

The NHL has suspended Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand for two games for slew-footing New York Rangers forward Derick Brassard. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

The NHL has suspended Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand for two games for slew-footing New York Rangers forward Derick Brassard.

The incident occurred at 14:30 of the second period of Boston's 3-0 home win over the Rangers on Thursday night.

Brassard was not injured on the play.

Marchand will lose US$48,387.10 in salary.

He is eligible to return when the Bruins visit the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday.