"Earlier in the same sequence, Eklund is clearly seen ripping Horvat's stick out of his hands during play and tossing it down the Sharks' tunnel near the bench. The stick disappears into the corridor as players continue battling along the boards."
"In the background of the clip, the Sharks' equipment manager can even be seen slightly grinning as he takes the stick away after it lands in the tunnel - a small moment that didn't go unnoticed once the video began circulating online."
"For Islanders fans, the video makes the situation look less like a random act and more like a classic hockey response to gamesmanship."
Bo Horvat received a $2,500 fine from the NHL for flipping William Eklund's visor and helmet during the Islanders' 2-1 overtime win against the Sharks. Initially appearing as an unexplained frustration, video evidence revealed the context: Eklund had ripped Horvat's stick from his hands and tossed it down San Jose's tunnel during a third-period scrum. The Sharks' equipment manager was seen retrieving the stick with a grin. Horvat's retaliation—flipping Eklund's helmet—occurred moments later. No penalty was called during play, but the Department of Player Safety reviewed and fined Horvat. The fine represents the maximum allowed under the CBA and will go to the NHL Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.
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