Former Canadian Canadian Mikhail Sergachev was beaten on the knuckles by National Hockey League (NHL) security and fined $5,000 for the punch he delivered to Conor Garland.
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During a skirmish Thursday night in the game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Vancouver Canucks, the “Bolts” defenseman violently punched the former member of the Moncton Wildcats of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) in the face.
The referees had not acted against the order.
Clayton Keller also has to pay
Arizona Coyotes forward Clayton Keller was also fined, this time for a cross-check in the face of Ottawa Senator Erik Brannstrom.
The American forward was thrown out of play in Wednesday’s first period for the shot. He has to pay $5,000.