TORONTO(AP) -- The NHL has suspended Vancouver Canucks defenseman
Shane O'Brien for one game.

His stick made contact with the New York Rangers' Sean Avery
while both players were on their respective benches in a game on
Tuesday. The league announced the discipline on Thursday.

No penalty was assessed at the time of the incident, which
occurred at 4:21 of the third period.

O'Brien is eligible to return for Friday night's game in Dallas.
He will forfeit $8,290.16 in salary.