What happened: The NHL Department of Player Safety issued a two-game suspension to Ottawa Senators forward Hayden Hodgson for charging and boarding defenseman Brandt Clarke. Hodgson delivered the hit midway through Thursday's matchup, receiving a major penalty and a game misconduct for driving Clarke into the glass. Clarke exited the contest following the hit and returned to practice the following morning.

Why it matters: The disciplinary ruling sidelines Hodgson for Ottawa's road trip against San Jose and Anaheim. To

What to watch: Hodgson will be eligible to return to the lineup Wednesday when Ottawa visits Buffalo.