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Garnet Hathaway Suspended Three Games For Spitting

11/20/2019 at 1:32pm EST

TORONTO (November 20, 2019) – Washington Capitals forward Garnet Hathaway has been suspended for three games, without pay, for a spitting incident involving Anaheim defenseman Erik Gudbranson during NHL Game No. 316 in Washington on Monday, Nov. 18, the National Hockey League announced today.

The incident occurred at 19:26 of the second period. Hathaway was assessed a match penalty.

Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, Hathaway will forfeit $24,193.53. The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.

Watch the incident below.

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