The NHL has fined Edmonton Oilers forward Milan Lucic the maximum $10,000 for roughing the Tampa Bay Lighting’s Mathieu Joseph.
During the second period of Tuesday evening’s Oilers-Lightning matchup, Lucic knocked over the rookie Joseph and then repeatedly punched him in the head.
Lucic went after Joseph in retaliation for a hit from behind the Tampa winger delivered on Oilers defenceman Kris Russell earlier in the game.
The 30-year-old Lucic was assessed a couple of minor penalties and given a game misconduct on the play.
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