Matt Niskanen suspended one game for cross-checking Brendan

Former Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen is in some hot water for an incredibly dangerous cross-check he delivered to Brendan Gallagher's face during Game Five of the Philadelphia Flyers' first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday. The NHL's Department of Player Safety held a hearing with Niskanen today and has suspended him one game. Video…

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