New Jersey Devils forward John Hayden has been fined $2,016.13, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for cross-checking Detroit Red Wings forward Tyler Bertuzzi during the team’s 4-1 win on Tuesday, the NHL’s department of player safety announced.
The incident occurred at 19:14 of the third period after Bertuzzi threw a hit on the Devils’ No. 1 pick, Jack Hughes. Hayden responded with a high cross-check on the Red Wings winger.
Hayden was given a five-minute major and a game misconduct on the play.
The 25-year-old has three points and 75 PIM in 37 games for the Devils this season.
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