Penguins' Evgeni Malkin gets 4-game suspension for stick to face

Pittsburgh Penguins star forward Evgeni Malkin was suspended for four games by the NHL on Monday following a crosscheck to the face of Nashville's Mark Borowiecki the previous day.

The incident occurred during the Penguins' 3-2 win over the visiting Predators. Malkin was issued a double minor for high sticking after drawing blood, avoiding a match penalty on the play. Borowiecki was given a two-minute minor for slashing.