NEW YORK –
New York Islanders forward
John Tavares has been fined $2,500, the maximum allowed under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for slashing
New Jersey forward
Zach Parise in NHL Game No. 314 Friday afternoon on Long Island, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.
The incident occurred at 3:51 of the second period. No penalty was assessed on the play.
The fine money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.