NHL fines Sharks’ Mason Marchment $5,000 for roughing Victor Eklund

The NHL fined San Jose Sharks forward Mason Marchment $5,000 on Tuesday for roughing New York Islanders forward Victor Eklund. The Department of Player Safety said the fine was the maximum permitted under the collective bargaining agreement.

Both roughing minors came at 8:52 of the third period Monday at SAP Center. San Jose won 3–2 in a shootout. The fine goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.