"The NHL has ruled that C Jordan Staal will not be suspended despite receiving a match penalty and subsequent ejection after punching the Rangers' Brandon Prust Tuesday.

Staal's value has never been greater because so many centers in the Penguins' lineup are currently injured. He was relieved to avoid a suspension.

"I'm obviously happy about that," he said.

Staal's glove remained on during the altercation and he was not expecting a match penalty."