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Old 04-17-2012, 03:50 PM
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Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom Suspended For Game 4 Pending Hearing
Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom has been suspended for one game for cross-checking Boston Bruins forward Rich Peverley during Game 3 of the teams' Eastern Conference Quarterfinal playoff series Monday night in Washington, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 20:00 of the third period. Backstrom was assessed a match penalty for attempt to injure.
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Old 04-17-2012, 03:51 PM
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this is an automatic suspension, that could be longer if shanahan deems it worthy.
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Old 04-17-2012, 04:10 PM
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I bet it gets rescinded. Cause that's how Shanahan rolls.
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Old 04-17-2012, 04:44 PM
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this is an automatic suspension, that could be longer if shanahan deems it worthy.
Why is it automatic Chilly because of the match penalty??
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Old 04-17-2012, 04:48 PM
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Old 04-17-2012, 06:29 PM
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I didn't think it was that bad. Peverly's trip looked more vicious!
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Old 04-17-2012, 08:31 PM
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Could and should be rescinded.
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Old 04-17-2012, 11:00 PM
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Backstrom gets 1 game

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Old 04-17-2012, 11:15 PM
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Old 04-17-2012, 11:23 PM
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Nicklas Backstrom Suspended One Game for Crosschecking
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