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Gauthier suspended without pay

Associated Press

Saturday, February 21, 2009

TORONTO -- The NHL suspended Los Angeles Kings defenseman Denis Gauthier for two games without pay Saturday. The punishment stems from a confrontation midway through the third period in last Thursday's 4-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks. Gauthier made contact with Sharks forward Patrick Marleau on an icing play. Gauthier was assessed a minor penalty for boarding. Marleau wasn't injured. Gauthier will forfeit $22,580 and will be eligible to return for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia. Earlie ...

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