Flyers left winger Zac Rinaldo was suspended for eight games by the NHL on Monday for boarding Penguins defenseman Kris Letang during a game last week.
Breaking: Zac Rinaldo has been suspended for eight games for charging and boarding.
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) January 27, 2015This is the longest suspension of Rinaldo's career, and it's the longest ban handed down by league disciplinarian Stephane Quintal this season.
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Rinaldo was assessed a major penalty and a game misconduct after the first-period incident on Jan. 20. As a repeat offender with two previous suspensions, Rinaldo surrendered $73,170.72 in salary to the players' emergency assistance fund.