Vancouver Canucks' Alexander Edler (23), of Sweden, knocks Phoenix Coyotes' Mike Smith (41) to the ice, and gets called for a five-minue charging penalty, during the second period in an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 21, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz.Ross D. Franklin/The Associated Press
Vancouver Canucks defenceman Alex Edler has been suspended two games without pay for charging Phoenix Coyotes goaltender Mike Smith.
The incident occurred at 18:17 of the second period of Vancouver's 2-1 win. Edler was assessed a five-minute major for charging on the play.
Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, and based on his average annual salary, Edler will forfeit $35,135.14.