Bylsma fined, suspended pending review - 02-11-11

As if things couldn't have gone worse for the Penguins tonight, it now turns out Dan Bylsma will be automatically suspended and fined $10,000 by the NHL for Eric Godard leaving the bench in the second period of tonight's game.

Godard was assessed two game misconducts when he left the bench to fight Islanders forward Michael Haley in the second period when Haley attacked Penguins goaltender Brent Johnson.

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Per Rule 70.10 of the NHL's rule book:

"The Coach(es) of the team(s) whose player(s) (including goalkeepers) left the players’ bench(es) or penalty bench(es)during an altercation shall be suspended, pending a review by the Commissioner. The Coach(es) also will be fined a maximum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000)."

Godard is expected to be suspended 10 games for his actions.