Islanders' Tsyplakov Suspended for Three Games Following Illegal Hit

• Islanders' Tsyplakov suspended 3 games for illegal hit on Flyers' Poehling.
• Tsyplakov's hit led to Poehling's head injury; no in-game penalty was called.
• NHL Player Safety ruled hit avoidable, imposing a 3-game suspension.
• Poehling to miss Devils game; Flyers won 5-3 without him.
• Tsyplakov to miss games against Sharks, Blue Jackets, and Flyers.
• Suspension costs Tsyplakov $14,843.76 to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
• Rookie Tsyplakov claims unintentional hit, wishes quick recovery for Poehling.