Zack Kassian suspended two games for his altercation with Matthew Tkachuk

Zack Kassian is going to miss some games due to his actions over the weekend.

The NHL announced that the Edmonton Oilers forward has been suspended two games because of his on-ice attack on Matthew Tkachuk during the team’s 4-3 loss to the Calgary Flames on Saturday.

The incident occurred after Kassian took exception to an open-ice hit by Tkachuk at 18:06 of the second period. He was given a 10-minute misconduct and two minor roughing penalties for his role in the altercation.

As a result, Kassian will have to forfeit close to $21,000 out of his annual salary to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.

The 28-year old has scored 13 goals and 15 assists in 44 games this season.