March 9, 2016, 3:04 PM
New Jersey Devils forward Tuomo Ruutu has been fined $5,000.00 for slew-footing Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Cullen.
The play happened during third period of the Penguins’ 6-1 win over the Devils on March 6. Ruutu was assessed a minor penalty for tripping.
Cullen did not appear to be injured on the play and did finish the game for Pittsburgh.
Ruutu has zero points, a minus-six rating, and eight penalty minutes in 23 games this season.