Flyers defenseman Tony DeAngelo was issued a two-game suspension Wednesday by the NHL after spearing Lightning forward Corey Perry. During the incident, which occurred during the third period of Tuesday’s Philadelphia-Tampa Bay game, DeAngelo could be seen hitting Perry in the crotch with his stick after a stoppage in play.
After a review from officials, Philadelphia’s defenseman was assessed a major penalty and a game misconduct, resulting in his ejection.
On top of his removal from Tuesday’s game, which Tampa Bay ultimately won 5-2, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced it has tacked on a two-game ban for the 27-year-old after his dirty play on Perry.
