Updated: February 12, 2009, 5:33 PM ET
Habs' Plekanec out two games for trip
TORONTO -- The National Hockey League has suspended Montreal Canadiens forward Tomas Plekanec for two games without pay for tripping a player from behind during a game.
In the second period of Wednesday's game against Edmonton, Plekanac took down Oilers defenseman Denis Grebeshkov from behind, resulting in an injury to the Edmonton player.
Plekanec was assessed a minor penalty for tripping on the play.
Plekanec will forfeit $17,204.30, with the money going to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund. He will miss games against Colorado and Vancouver and is eligible to return Feb. 15 against Washington.
Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press
