NHL Suspends Jakub Voracek Two Games For Interference Against Johnny Boychuk

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PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Philadelphia Flyers forward Jakub Voracek was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Sunday for interference against New York Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk.

Voracek was assessed a major penalty for interference in the third period of the Flyers' 5-2 road victory over the Islanders on Saturday night. The suspension will cost him $88,710.

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The 29-year-old Czech has 18 goals and 43 assists in 66 games this season.

(© Copyright 2019 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

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