Predators’ Clune fined $1,450 for hit

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK — Nashville Predators forward Rich Clune has been fined $1,452.70 by the NHL on Wednesday for boarding Colorado Avalanche forward Aaron Palushaj.

The incident occurred at 12:32 of the first period of Colorado’s 6-5 win on Monday. Clune was assessed a minor penalty for boarding.

The fine is the maximum allowed under the collective bargaining agreement.

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