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Coyotes' Hanzal suspended two games

Phoenix Coyotes forward Martin Hanzal, the team's No. 2 scorer, was suspended for two games, without pay, for charging Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jeff Petry during Saturday's game, the NHL announced Monday.

Hanzal is considered a repeat offender under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, will forfeit $75,609.76.

The incident occurred at 13:42 of the first period, and Hanzal received a minor penalty for charging on the play.

Hanzal has five goals and six assists in 12 games this season.