NHL Department of Player Safety announces punishment for Clayton Keller after cross check
During last night's game between the Arizona Coyotes and Ottawa Senators, forward Clayton Keller was ejected during the 1st period. The incident happened at 11:19 of the 1st when Keller got his stick up on Erik Brannstrom. Keller was given a 5 minute major and a game misconduct.
Today, the NHL Department of Player Safety made the announcement that Keller had been fined $5,000 for his action. The fine represents the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement.
Arizona's Clayton Keller has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for Cross-checking Ottawa's Erik Brannstrom.
The Coyotes went on to lose last night's game 5-3
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Did this deserve a fine? |
| Yes, it's dirty | 19 | 86.4 % |
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