Jun 8, 2021
Bruins' Ritchie fined $5K for elbowing in Game 5
Boston Bruins forward Nick Ritchie has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for elbowing New York Islanders defenceman Scott Mayfield in Game 5 of their Round 2 series on Monday.
TSN.ca Staff
Boston Bruins forward Nick Ritchie has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for elbowing New York Islanders defenceman Scott Mayfield in Game 5 of their Round 2 series on Monday.
Boston’s Nick Ritchie has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for Elbowing NY Islanders’ Scott Mayfield.
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) June 8, 2021
The incident took place in the first period of Monday's game. Ritchie did not receive a penalty for his elbow on Mayfield.
The Islanders ultimately triumphed in Game 5 and lead the series three games to two.