Bortuzzo suspended for remainder of preseason, 1 regular-season game

St. Louis Blues defenseman Robert Bortuzzo has been suspended for the remainder of the preseason plus one regular-season game for elbowing Washington Capitals blue-liner Michal Kempny.

The incident occurred in preseason action Tuesday:

ICYMI: Here's the Michal Kempny injury last night.. Happened on #Caps 3rd goal.. Certainly looked like a high hit by Robert Bortuzzo.. Kempny was smiling as he skated off.. Hope that means he's ok.. #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/i8KQjecSFH

- Rob Carlin (@RobCarlinNBCS) September 26, 2018

As a result of the suspension, Bortuzzo will not be available for the Blues' Oct. 4 season opener against the Winnipeg Jets.

In 72 games with St. Louis last season, Bortuzzo notched four goals and nine assists.

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