Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane has once again run afoul of the National Hockey League Department of Player Safety, and he will have to write a check.
He's been fined a total of $2,500 for an incident that took place during last night's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in which he allegedly speared Jackets forward Cole Sillinger on the bench.
From the official press release:
"Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane has been fined $2,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct against Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cole Sillinger during NHL Game No. 995 in Columbus on Thursday, March 7, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.
The incident occurred at 0:46 of the second period. The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund."
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