The NHL Hands Out The Maximum Fine For A Nasty High Stick To The Face
In a heated matchup last night between the Islanders and the Hurricanes, an incident involving Mathew Barzal and Tony DeAngelo took center stage.
Mathew Barzal's high stick on Tony DeAngelo has resulted in a $5,000 fine imposed by the NHL.
The NHL Players Safety Department issued the following statement:
"NY Islanders' Mathew Barzal has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for High-sticking Carolina's Tony DeAngelo."
The incident highlights the need for players to be cautious and maintain control during intense games to avoid such fines and potential injuries.
| POLL | ||
Do you think a $5,000 fine was the right call after the nasty high stick to the face? | ||
| Yes | 53 | 22.3 % |
| No | 43 | 18.1 % |
| Should be a suspension | 109 | 45.8 % |
| Fine should be more | 33 | 13.9 % |
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