Breaking News: Leafs defenceman Ekman-Larsson Has Been fined Due To

NEW YORK The NHL has fined Toronto defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson US$5,000 for his hit on Tampa Bay forward Jake Guentzel.
The incident occurred in the third period of the Maple Leafs’ 5-2 win against the visiting Lightning on Monday.

Ekman-Larsson skated in front of Guentzel and threw his back into a hit as the Tampa Bay forward chased a puck. Guentzel’s head snapped back as he fell to the ice, but he remained in the game.

The $5,000 fine is the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement between the NHL and the NHL Players’ Association.

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