The NHL has suspended Buffalo Sabres forward Jeff Skinner three games for cross-checking Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jake Guentzel in the face Friday night at the KeyBank Center. 

Late in the third period of the Penguins' 4-3 overtime win, Skinner and Guentzel exchanged slashes after the whistle. That's when Skinner cross-checked Guentzel twice, once in the shoulder and once in the face.

Both players were given penalties for slashing, but Skinner also received a five-minute major for catching Guentzel up high on the cross-check.