Vegas Golden Knights forward Ryan Reaves and San Jose Sharks forward Joe Thornton have been fined $2,500 each for a high-sticking incident, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced.
Thornton and Reaves were involved in an altercation after the whistle at the 15:20 of the first period, during which Thornton appeared to intentionally poke the butt-end of his stick into Reaves’ neck. Thornton received a two minute penalty for high-sticking at the time.
Later in the game, at the 16:10 of the third period, Reaves responded by high-sticking Thornton.
All of the money goes towards the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
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