Nashville Predators defenceman Dante Fabbro has been suspended two games for elbowing Carolina Hurricanes forward Brock McGinn.

The incident occurred in the second period of the Hurricanes' 3-2 overtime win on Tuesday, with Fabbro being assessed a minor penalty on the play.

The 22-year-old Fabbro has two goals and nine points in 26 games this season. He had five goals and 11 points in 64 games last season.

McGinn was not injured on the play. He has seven goals and 12 points in 25 games this season.