By Canadian Press

Kraken forward Gourde suspended two games for charging Oilers defenceman Ekholm

Jan 19, 2024 | 5:18 PM

NEW YORK — The NHL has suspended Seattle Kraken forward Yanni Gourde for two games for charging Oilers defenceman Mattias Ekholm during a game Thursday in Edmonton.

The incident occurred at 16:23 of the third period. Gourde was assessed a major penalty for charging on the play.

Edmonton won the game 4-2 to pick up its 12th straight victory.

Gourde will forfeit US$53,819.44 in salary under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement between the NHL and the NHL Players’ Association. 

He will miss home games Sunday against Toronto and Jan. 24 against Chicago.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 19, 2024.

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