DENVER — Edmonton Oilers forward Zack Kassian was fined $2,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct against the Colorado Avalanche defenseman Bowen Byrum, the National Hockey League (NHL) announced Friday.
The NHL's Department of Player Safety said Kassian's fine is due to unsportsmanlike conduct against Colorado Avalanche defenseman Bowen Byram during Game 2 of the Western Conference Final in Denver Thursday night.
Editors Note: A previous version of this article incorrectly referenced the incident as a hit by Kassian.
The incident occurred at 9:38 of the third period and Kassian was assessed a minor penalty for interference.
The NHL said the money from the collected fine will go to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
The Colorado Avalanche beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-0 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference final. Game 3 is Saturday in Edmonton.
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