Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg has been suspended for two games by the NHL for a hit on Detroit Red Wings center J.T. Compher during the second period on Saturday. Compher finished the game but is experiencing some issues since. He is out for tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Kings and perhaps longer.
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Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg gets hit with a punishment for his hit during a game over the weekend against the Red Wings.
The Tampa Bay defenseman faces additional discipline after a hit on J.T. Compher that resulted in an interference penalty.
Compher provided an assist, blocked five shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Lightning.
The NHL Department of Player Safety announced on Sunday that Emil Lilleberg will have a hearing for interference against J.T. Compher in Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. The Lightning defenseman received a two-minute minor penalty 11:21 into the second period.
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The NHL Department of Player Safety suspended Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg two games Monday for interference against Detroit Red Wings forward J.T. Compher.The hit occurred in the second period of Saturday's contest.
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