Detroit Red Wings forward Jake Walman has been fined $2,500 for high-sticking Buffalo Sabres' Jeff Skinner, the NHL's department of player safety announced.
The incident happened late in the third period as Skinner and Walman were battling in the crease in front of the Red Wings' net and Walman appeared to hit the side of Skinner's face with his stick.
He was assessed a two-minute minor penalty on the play.
The Red Wings went on to win the game 5-3 to improve their record to 14-7-3.
