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NHL suspends Flyers' Brandon Manning 2 games

Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Brandon Manning has been suspended two games by the NHL for interference against Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel.

Defenceman disciplined for interference on Pens' Jake Guentzel

The NHL on Monday suspended Flyers defenceman Brandon Manning, left, two games for interference on the Penguins' Jake Guentzel, not pictured. (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images/File)

Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Brandon Manning has been suspended two games by the NHL for interference against Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel.

The punishment stems from Saturday's game in Pittsburgh at 3:26 of the second period.

The NHL said Monday that Manning will lose more than $10,833 US in salary. The money goes to the players' emergency assistance fund.