Four Chicago Blackhawks fans were ejected during Saturday night's game after making racist taunts toward Washington Capitals forward Devante Smith-Pelly.
Capitals coach Barry Trotz called the incident "disgusting" and racially motivated, and the league office also condemned the behavior.
The 25-year-old Smith-Pelly, who is black, was in the penalty box in the third period of the Blackhawks' 7-1 victory at the United Center in Chicago.