Devils’ Tatar fined $5K for high-stick on Hurricanes’ Aho

New Jersey Devils' Tomas Tatar (90) drives the puck against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Wednesday, May 3, 2023. (Karl B DeBlaker/AP)

New Jersey Devils forward Tomas Tatar has been fine $5,000 by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety for his high-stick on Sebastian Aho.

The Slovak forward retaliated with a high stick towards Aho after being cross-checked in the offensive zone during Game 3 of their playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes.

The Devils look to even the series 2-2 in Game 4 on Tuesday night. Fans can watch the game starting at 7:00 p.m. ET on Sportsnet and SN NOW.

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