Rinaldo suspended for five games for illegal hit on Lightning’s Paquette

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Boston Bruins\' Zac Rinaldo looks on during an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, in Philadelphia on Jan. 25, 2016. Rinaldo has been suspended for five games, without pay, for an illegal check to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Cedric Paquette on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Matt Slocum

NEW YORK, – The NHL suspended Boston Bruins forward Zac Rinaldo for five games Tuesday for delivering an illegal check.

Rinaldo was suspended without pay for hitting Tampa Bay Lightning forward Cedric Paquette in the head during a 4-1 Boston win Sunday night.

Rinaldo received a minor penalty on the play.

The NHL said Rinaldo is considered a repeat offender and will forfeit US$51,829.25 in salary.

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