Panthers D Dmitry Kulikov banned two games for check to head

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The NHL Department of Player Safety suspended Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov for two games Monday for an illegal check to the head.

Kulikov had a hearing earlier Monday to discuss a hit on Tampa Bay Lightning forward Conor Sheary that earned him a match penalty and game misconduct Saturday night.

Sheary was among several players going for a loose puck in front of