Flyers' Pierre-Edouard Bellemare Suspended One Game For Hit On Dmitry Orlov
By Ray Boyd
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Flyers forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare has been suspended one game after illegally checking Dmitry Orlov of the Capitals, from behind, during the Flyers' Game 3 loss to the Capitals.
The NHL's Department of Player Safety announced the decision on Tuesday afternoon.
The hit took place during the third period and Bellemare was given a major penalty and a game misconduct for the hit. The play led to a brawl on the ice and was the kickoff point of a series of events that led to the Flyers fans throwing bracelets onto the ice.
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The NHL has released a video showing the hit and an explanation of the decision.
