Flyers' Matt Niskanen receives punishment from NHL for big slash

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The Flyers won't lose Matt Niskanen for any games during their playoff push. The veteran defenseman did not receive a suspension from the NHL Department of Player Safety for taking a big whack on Gustav Nyquist during the Flyers' 4-3 OT win Thursday night over the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Niskanen was fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for the slash, which occurred in the second period of a testy game.

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