Marchand fined $2,500

[germany00]

Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand has been fined $2,500, the maximum allowed under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for slew-footing Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Matt Niskanen in NHL Game No. 388 in Pittsburgh on Monday, Dec. 5, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 3:19 of the first period. Marchand was assessed a minor penalty for tripping.

The fine money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

 

[The Guid]

Deserved.

Got a penalty. Settled it with Niskanen on the ice. Owned up to it afterwards. Now let's hope he doesn't make this a habit

 

[germany00]

Deserved.

Got a penalty. Settled it with Niskanen on the ice. Owned up to it afterwards. Now let's hope he doesn't make this a habit

Classy move on his part

 

[The Guid]

What was?

 

[germany00]

Him settling it with Niskanen then owning up to it, quit a few players wouldnt do that

 

[The Guid]

Oh yeah, was a bit surprised myself actually lol

 

[germany00]

haha ya, guys like datsyuk i would expect to own up to it, but not marchand lol