Tom Wilson of the Washington Capitals and Josh Anderson of the Montreal Canadiens have each been fined $5,000 by the NHL for unsportsmanlike conduct in Game 3 of their playoff series. This decision comes after a fracas that occurred during the game, which resulted in a combined 24 penalty minutes. The fines are the maximum allowed under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Wilson, with a history of disciplinary action, has faced fines or suspensions nine times during his NHL career, while Anderson has also faced league discipline previously.
Each player has been fined $5,000, the 'maximum allowable under the CBA,' for unsportsmanlike conduct, adding to their 24 combined penalty minutes from Game 3.
Wilson is no stranger to supplemental discipline, having been fined or suspended nine times in his career. His last punishment was a six-game sentence.
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