Maxim Tsyplakov
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Maxim Tsyplakov Suspended For Three Games
New York Islanders winger Maxim Tsyplakov has been handed a three-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of Philadelphia forward Ryan Poehling (upper body) during Thursday's 5-3 win. Poehling exited the game with an injury following the incident, while Tsyplakov was not called for a penalty. Tsyplakov's suspension will start with Saturday's tilt against San Jose. He will be eligible to return to action on Jan. 25. Tsyplakov has amassed 19 points (seven goals, 12 assists) with a team-high 101 hits in 44 games for his rookie campaign. Marc Gatcomb has been recalled from the AHL and figures to step in as Tsyplakov's replacement this weekend. The 25-year-old has posted 17 points (nine goals, eight assists) in 35 AHL outings this season. He finished scoreless in his NHL debut on Jan. 14.
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