Habs' Gallagher Ejected, Suspended 5 Games for Hit to Head of Islanders' Pelech

January 25, 2024: Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher will have a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety for a hit on defenseman Adam Pelech that got him ejected from Thursday's game against the New York Islanders. Gallagher was issued a match penalty on the play by referees Francois St. Laurent and Jon McIsaac.

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UPDATE: Gallagher has been suspended 5 games: https://scoutingtherefs.com/2024/01/4...

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