August 4, 2020, 6:21 PM
Florida Panthers defenceman Mike Matheson has been fined $2,500 for high-sticking New York Islanders centre Brock Nelson.
The incident occurred in the first period of the Islanders’ 4-2 win on Tuesday. Matheson was given a double-minor penalty on the play.
The money will go to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund. The Islanders lead the series 2-0 with Game 3 scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
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