Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg has been suspended for two games without pay following an interference incident involving Detroit Red Wings forward J.T. Compher. The incident took place during the second period of the Red Wings’ recent 2-0 victory over the Lightning, where Lilleberg received a minor penalty. The suspension, announced on Monday, results in a financial loss of $9,062.50 for Lilleberg, which will be directed to the players’ emergency assistance fund. The Lightning are set to face the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday and the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday, making Lilleberg's absence significant for the team.

Emil Lilleberg of the Tampa Bay Lightning has been handed a two-game suspension without pay due to interference during a game against the Detroit Red Wings, where he collided with forward J.T. Compher. The incident, which occurred in the second period of the Red Wings' 2-0 victory, led to a minor penalty for Lilleberg at the time. The suspension, announced on Monday, will result in a monetary loss of $9,062.50, a sum that will contribute to the players' emergency assistance fund. The Lightning are set to face the Chicago Blackhawks and the Los Angeles Kings in their upcoming games.