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Nicklas Backstrom Suspended For Cross-Check Vs. Bruins

Contributors: Travis Hughes

Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom will sit out Game 4 as a result of an automatic suspension due to a match penalty received at the end of Game 3.

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Apr 17, 2012, 2:26pm EDT

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April 18, 2012
Washington Capitals Not Happy With Nicklas Backstrom Suspension

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Nicklas Backstrom Suspension Upheld Following League Review

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April 17, 2012
Nicklas Backstrom Suspended For Game 4; Could Be Overturned By League

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Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom will sit out Game 4 as a result of an automatic suspension due to a match penalty received at the end of Game 3. The suspension is up for NHL review on Tuesday afternoon, and it's possible they overturn it.