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TORONTO – Washington Capitals forward Garnet Hathaway has been suspended for three games, without pay, for a spitting incident involving Anaheim defenseman Erik Gudbranson during NHL Game No. 316 in Washington on Monday, Nov. 18, the National Hockey League announced today.

The incident occurred at 19:26 of the second period. Hathaway was assessed a match penalty.

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The incident occurred at 19:26 of the second period. Hathaway was assessed a match penalty.

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