Philadelphia Flyers forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare has been suspended one game by NHL Player Safety for his hit from behind on Washington Capitals defenceman Dmitry Orlov.

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Both players were racing for the puck in the corner midway through the third period of Game 3 on Monday night when Bellemare knocked Orlov head-first into the boards. Orlov was able to pull away from the line brawl that ensued and did not leave the game.

Bellemare was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct for checking from behind. 

The Capitals won the game 6-1 for a 3-0 series lead. Game 4 in Philadelphia is on Wednesday.