Islanders’ Martin suspended one game

New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – New York Islanders forward Matt Martin was suspended one game, without pay, by the NHL for a kneeing incident in Tuesday’s game against Dallas.

Martin was assessed a major penalty and a game misconduct just 1:48 into the contest after he kneed Stars defenseman Trevor Daley.

Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Martin will forfeit $5,376.34. The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.

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