Lightning D Erik Cernak suspended two games for elbowing

The NHL suspended Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak for two games Friday for elbowing Kyle Okposo of the Buffalo Sabres.

Late in the third period of Thursday's 6-5 overtime loss to Buffalo, Cernak skated in moments after Okposo advanced the puck into the offensive zone and stuck out his left elbow, making contact with Okposo's face.

The NHL Department of Player Safety made its ruling following a hearing with Ce