Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg gets hit with a punishment for his hit during a game over the weekend against the Red Wings.

The Tampa Bay defenseman faces additional discipline after a hit on J.T. Compher that resulted in an interference penalty.

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg has been suspended for two games by the NHL for a hit on Detroit Red Wings center J.T. Compher during the second period on Saturday. Compher finished the game but is experiencing some issues since. He is out for tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Kings and perhaps longer.

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg has been suspended two games without pay by the NHL for interference against Detroit forward J.T. Compher on Saturday night, an infraction that resulted in a minor penalty during the Red Wings' 2-0 victory.

The NHL Department of Player Safety announced on Sunday that Emil Lilleberg will have a hearing for interference against J.T. Compher in Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Tampa Bay’s Emil Lilleberg will have a hearing for interference against Detroit’s J.T. Compher. Date and time TBD.

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg has been suspended two games without pay for interference against Detroit Red Wings forward J

The defenseman’s hit on the Red Wings’ J.T. Compher is ruled late and illegal by the NHL’s department of player safety.

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg was suspended two games for interference against Detroit Red Wings forward J.T. Compher following a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Monday.