FLYERS’ BELLEMARE SUSPENDED ONE GAME FOR CHECKING FROM BEHIND
Philadelphia Flyers forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare has been suspended for one game for an illegal check from behind to Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov during Game 3 of the teams’ First Round series in Philadelphia on Monday, April 18, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.
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The incident occurred at 12:17 of the third period. Bellemare was assessed a major penalty for checking from behind and a game misconduct.
For a full explanation of the decision, complete with video, please click on the following link: https://www.nhl.com/video/t-277350912/c-43608203.
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