New Jersey’s Smith suspended for 2 matches for slashing

New Jersey Devils player Brendan Smith has been banned for 2 matches for slashing Philadelphia Flyers attacker Travis Konecny, NHL Player Safety shared today.

Brendan Smith gets a 2 gamer for this slash on Travis Konecny last night pic.twitter.com/JxmWP1l7WE

— Spittin’ Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) December 1, 2023

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The defenceman was also fined 50,000 dollars, the maximum amount that the league can fine him.

The episode happened in the 3^rd period of his organization’s 4-3 OT victory against Philadelphia.

While moving towards the bench, Konecny struck Smith across the back with his stick before the New Jersey player retaliated with a slash across the chest, leaving the Flyers forward in pain.

Brendan was given a minor penalty for slashing on the play, while his opponent was not punished for his actions during the incident. Despite that, New Jersey went on to triumph 4-3 in the overtime.