NHL punishes Colorado's Ross Colton for dangerous play

Colorado Avalanche center Ross Colton was guilty of a dangerous trip on Leo Carlsson during last night's game at Honda Center against the Anaheim Ducks, and is now paying the price. 

He's been fined at total of $5,000 for his actions: 

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