Bobby McMann has been suspended for one game by the NHL.

The suspension for the Maple Leafs winger was announced early on Tuesday night after McMann had a hearing with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety.

McMann was assessed a match penalty for high-sticking against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the Leafs’ 2-0 victory on Monday night . McMann brought his stick down on Lightning forward Oliver Bjorkstrand in the third period.

Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, McMann will forfeit $7,031.25 US. The money goes to the players’ emergency assistance fund.

McMann in ‘full control of his stick’ during play

“McMann lifts his stick over his head to move it away from an approaching linesperson,” the NHL said in a video explaining its rationale. “After being shoved by Bj

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