The penalty came after a hearing on an illegal check to Toronto forward Mikhail Grabovski’s head in Wednesday's Game 1.
NEW YORK – Boston Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference was suspended for one game by the NHL on Thursday for an illegal check to Toronto forward Mikhail Grabovski’s head during Game 1 of their first-round series.
No penalty was called on the hit midway through the first period in the Bruins’ 4-1 victory.
Game 2 is Saturday night in Boston.