Nov 29, 2014
Canadiens' Emelin fined for hit to the head of Sabres' Gionta
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Alexei Emelin was fined just over $11,000 on Saturday for his hit to the head of former teammate Brian Gionta Friday night’s loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
TSN.ca Staff
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Alexei Emelin was fined just over $11,000 on Saturday for his hit to the head of former teammate Brian Gionta Friday night’s loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
Emelin hit the former Habs captain at the 18:06 mark of the third period and was sent to the penalty box. The Sabres ended up scoring the game-winning goal on the power play due to a fortunate bounce to Matt Moulson.
The Sabres and Canadiens will play the back end of the home-and-home series tonight in Montreal.
Emelin has six assists over 22 games this season with Montreal.