Nick Cousins and Matthew Tkachuk fined after Panthers-Senators game
The NHL fined Cousins $4,091.49 for conduct from Ottawa’s bench and Tkachuk $5,000 for roughing Dylan Cozens.
The NHL announced fines Thursday, Oct. 22, for Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins and Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk following the teams' game in Ottawa on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Cousins must pay $4,091.49 for unsportsmanlike conduct directed at an opponent from the Senators' bench. Tkachuk was fined $5,000 for roughing Ottawa forward Dylan Cozens. The Department of Player Safety said each amount is the maximum permitted for the player under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Both incidents were recorded at 3:35 of the third period on Oct. 21. Cousins received a roughing minor and a 10-minute misconduct, while Tkachuk received a roughing minor, according to the league's separate announcements.
