NEW YORK – Dallas Stars forward Ryan Garbutt has been suspended for three games, without pay, for slew-footing Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien during NHL Game No. 416 in Dallas on Tuesday, Dec. 9, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 13:22 of the third period. Garbutt was assessed a minor penalty for tripping.

Garbutt is considered a repeat offender under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and, based on his average annual salary, will forfeit $65,853.66. The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

For a full explanation of the decision, complete with video, please click on the following link: http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/console?catid=60&id=696397&lang=en.