Boston Bruins defenceman Matt Grzelcyk has been fined $5,000 for spearing Washington Capitals forward Max Pacioretty, NHL Player Safety announced on Sunday.
Boston’s Matt Grzelcyk has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for spearing Washington’s Max Pacioretty.
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) February 11, 2024
The incident occurred during the first period of the Bruins' 3-0 loss to the Capitals on Saturday.
Grzelcyk, 30, was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct.
The fine is the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The Charlestown, Mass., native has two goals, five assists and a plus-six rating in 38 games this season.
In 420 career regular-season games, all with the Bruins, Grzelcyk has 25 goals and 106 helpers.
