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Stars’ Jamie Oleksiak suspended for 2 games by NHL

Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen, left, blocks a shot from Nashville Predators' Calle Jarnkrok, right, as the Stars' Jamie Oleksiak watches in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Dallas. The NHL announced on Sunday that Oleksiak will be suspended for two games. (Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press)
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NEW YORK – Dallas Stars defenseman Jamie Oleksiak has been suspended for two games for an illegal check to the head of Philadelphia Flyers forward Chris VandeVelde.

The NHL announced the punishment on Sunday. The play occurred in the third period of Dallas’ 4-2 loss at Philadelphia on Saturday.

Based on his salary, Oleksiak forfeits $10,208.34 that goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.