The NHL’s player safety department has issued its first fine of the season.
New Jersey Devils forward Jordin Tootoo was fined $2,217.74 Thursday for the dangerous trip he laid on Nashville Predators defenceman Seth Jones during Tuesday’s 3-1 Predators victory.
The incident occurred at 7:55 of the third period, and Tootoo was dealt a minor penalty for tripping on the play. Jones crashed hard into the boards but got up immediately.
Tootoo’s salary-based fine is the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement. The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
Watch the trip here:
