Flyers winger Jakub Voracek suspended two games for hit on Islanders Johnny Boychuk laughs about it
The are only five points out of a wild card spot, but with 14 games left they're running out of time. They'll have to play the next two without first-line winger , by the NHL Department of Player Safety on Sunday for a hit on the ' .Boychuk was injured on the play after slamming
Santiago Casilla Jersey his head into Voracek's back. Voracek repositioned himself when he saw Boychuk coming on the forecheck, which led to the collision. Jake Voracek injures Johnny Boychuk with a hit. Boychuk tells him "I will get you" Brady Trettenero (@BradyTrett) Voracek, who has no history of suspensions or fines with the NHL, was
Matt Joyce Jersey given a five-minute major on the ice for the Boychuk hit. Voracek has 18 goals on the year -- good for fifth-most on the team -- so his presence will be mi sed.After the suspension, was announced, Voracek tweeted about it.
Jed Lowrie Jersey Jakub Voracek (@jachobe) That was retweeted by the of the , who was given a two-game suspension for a check to the head on the . Buffalo's Jack Eichel received a two game suspension for this hit on Carl Soderberg yesterday. Michael Spencer
Rickey Henderson Jersey (@MichaelCBS4) However, hit on Eichel in that same game wasn't reviewed. Replay of Zadorov taking out Eichel. Buffalo Sabres plays and goals (@SabresPlays) While the Sabres are ultimately out of
Khris Davis Jersey the playoff race at this point, the Flyers are still playing for a spot, even if their road is difficult with the threatening the ' second spot in the East. Voracek will mi s Monday's game against the and Thursday's matchup against the .