Evgeni Malkin slashed Rasmus Dahlin in the head during a game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres in Pittsburgh. The incident occurred early in the second period after Dahlin crosschecked Malkin. Malkin received a match penalty and left the game, while Dahlin received a two-minute penalty.
Buffalo won the game 5-1. Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said the league should review the incident for a possible suspension. Buffalo extended its point streak to ten games, tying a club record.
the league should review the incident for a possible suspension