Blue Jackets' Hejda suspended 2 games for elbowing
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TORONTO (AP) - The NHL has suspended Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jan Hejda two games for elbowing Chicago forward Marcus Kruger in the head.
Hejda received a two-minute elbowing minor on the play during the second period of the Blackhawks' 4-3 shootout win Friday night.
He will miss the Blue Jackets' game Sunday against St. Louis and Tuesday versus Dallas. Hejda is eligible to return Friday night at Nashville.
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He will lose $21,505 in salary, which will go to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
The NHL announced the discipline Saturday.
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