Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier has been fined $5,000 for a slash on Florida Panthers defenseman Uvis Balinskis during Tuesday’s game in Columbus.
League issues maximum CBA fine
The $5,000 penalty is the largest fine permitted under the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement for the incident, which came in NHL Game No. 91 on Oct. 13.
- Player fined: Mathieu Olivier, Columbus Blue Jackets
- Opponent involved: Uvis Balinskis, Florida Panthers
- Infraction: Slashing
- Fine: $5,000
- Game location: Columbus
Major and misconduct assessed in second period
Olivier was penalized at 13:37 of the second period after the slash on Balinskis. Officials assessed him a major penalty for slashing along with a game misconduct, ending his night.
Fine directed to assistance fund
The money from Olivier’s fine will be paid into the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
