Wisniewski Suspended Two Games

By Justin Worsley

The NHL has suspended New York Islanders defenseman James Wisniewski for two games after making a lewd gesture to New York Rangers forward Sean Avery during the Islanders 6-4 win on Monday night.

Wisniewski, 26, made a gesture towards Avery with both his hands and mouth, causing the two to get into a scuffle which was separated by officials.

The two games Wisniewski will miss include two of the top players in the NHL. Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals host New York on Wednesday. On Friday, New York travels to Pittsburgh where they will face a Penguin team led by Sidney Crosby.

This is Wisniewski's first season in New York after spending the previous two years with Anaheim Ducks. Wisniewski had an assists during the Islanders win. In two games, Wisniewski has scored one goal and had notched in three assists.