Canucks defenceman Gudbranson suspended one game for hit on Vatrano

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Vancouver Canucks defenceman Erik Gudbranson (44) tries to clear Arizona Coyotes centre Martin Hanzal (11) from in front of the Canucks net during first period NHL action in Vancouver on Nov. 17, 2016. Vancouver Canucks defenceman Erik Gudbranson has been suspended for one game without pay for his hit on Boston Bruins forward Frank Vatrano. Gudbranson hit Vatrano from behind in the first period of Vancouver\'s game at Boston on Thursday night. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

NEW YORK – Vancouver Canucks defenceman Erik Gudbranson has been suspended for one game without pay for his hit on Boston Bruins forward Frank Vatrano.

Gudbranson hit Vatrano from behind at 6:13 of the first period of Vancouver’s game at Boston on Thursday night.

The Canucks blueliner also received a game misconduct and a fighting major after being challenged by Boston’s Tim Schaller following the hit.

The Bruins capitalized on the man advantage, scoring three power-play goals for a 4-1 lead after the first period. Boston won the game 6-3.

Gudbranson will forfeit US$18,817.20 in salary and will miss Vancouver’s game Friday at Buffalo.

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