The NHL suspended Flyers winger Scott Hartnell for two games for his hit on Bruins defenseman Andrew Alberts.
Hartnell was given a 5-minute boarding penalty and a game misconduct for hitting defenseman Alberts at 14:22 of the second period during Boston's 6-3 win Monday night in Philadelphia. Andrews left the game with an unspecified head injury and will be evaluated on Tuesday.
Hartnell said after the game that the hit on Alberts was not deliberate.
"I did not try to hurt him," Hartnell explained. "There was no intent at all. I am not that type of player. If you look at all the games this year and past years, I finish my checks every time I have an opportunity."
The game was the first between the two teams since Philadelphia's Randy Jones was suspended for two games after checking the Bruins' Patrice Bergeron hard into the boards during the Flyers' 2-1 win at Boston on Oct. 27. Bergeron remains on injured reserve with a severe concussion.
Philadelphia was at the center of two other controversies this season regarding controversial on-ice incidents.
Flyers forward Steve Downie was suspended 20 games after the prospect gave Ottawa Senators center Dean McAmmond a concussion with a hit in a preseason game in September. The Ottawa veteran had to be carried off on a stretcher.
A little over two weeks later, Philadelphia forward Jesse Boulerice earned a 25-game suspension after cross-checking Canucks forward Ryan Kesler in the head.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
Source: ESPN.com
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