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NHL Fines Predators’ Steven Stamkos $2,500 for Bench Unsportsmanlike Conduct

The money goes to the NHL Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund under league rules.

Overview

  • The Department of Player Safety announced the fine on Jan. 18 for an incident during Nashville’s game against Vegas.
  • The play occurred at 3:21 of the second period on Jan. 17 after Jeremy Lauzon checked Jonathan Marchessault into the Predators bench.
  • Stamkos, from the bench, appeared to jab Lauzon in the face with his stick, and no penalty was called on the ice.
  • The Golden Knights won 7-2, scoring five goals in the third period.
  • Stamkos, 35, has 21 goals and 12 assists in 48 games this season, was previously fined twice in 2017–18, and is under contract with Nashville through 2027–28.