Dubois Receives Match Penalty for Hit on Thomas

Washington Capitals forward Pierre-Luc Dubois received a match penalty for intent to injure after slamming St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas to the ice during the third period of their game. Thomas left the game due to injury and was also given a minor penalty for interference. A match penalty results in an automatic suspension pending review by the Department of Player Safety. Prior to this incident, Dubois had nine points in 19 games, while Thomas led his team with 16 goals and 46 points.

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