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Manning suspended two games for ‘significant head contact’ on Guentzel

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Brandon Manning hammers Jake Guentzel in the open ice of the rivalry matchup.

Flyers d-man Brandon Manning has been punished for his hit in Saturday’s outdoor game in Pittsburgh.

Manning was suspended two games for interfering with Pens forward Jake Guentzel, the NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced on Monday, while noting Manning made “significant head contact” with his check.

“Manning initiates this hit after the puck is already gone, and contact is made well outside the allowable window for finishing a check,” the DoPS explained. “In fact, when contact is made on this hit, the Penguins’ Sidney Crosby is in possession of the puck.”

Player safety said that between the lateness of the check and the head contact, Manning was clearly in the wrong (at this point, it’s worth noting he wasn’t penalized on the play.)

Manning will now miss Philly’s next two games -- Tuesday versus Colorado, Thursday against Florida -- and will be eligible to return on Saturday, when the Flyers begin a four-game road swing in Washington.

The 26-year-old will also forfeit $10,833.34 in salary to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.