The Tampa Bay forward remains sidelined by Aaron Ekblad’s hit in Game 4. The Florida defenseman is suspended for two games.

Florida defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended for two games for elbowing Lightning forward Brandon Hagel in the head midway through Game 4 of the Panthers’ first-round series against Tampa Bay. The NHL's Department of Player Safety announced its ruling after a phone hearing with Ekblad earlier Tuesday.

After a 4-2 loss in Game 4, the Tampa Bay Lightning return home trailing the Florida Panthers 3-1 in the series, staring down elimination.