Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement, for cross-checking New Jersey Devils winger Timo Meier.
Colorado’s Ross Colton has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for Cross-checking New Jersey’s Timo Meier.
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) November 8, 2023
Midway through the second period of Tuesday's contest, Colton boarded Devils defenceman Luke Hughes and then cross-checked Meier in the face afterwards. Colton was given a two-minute minor for boarding, five minutes for cross-checking and 10 minute misconduct.
Colton had a goal and 17 penalty minutes in 7:44 TOI as the Avalanche won 6-3. The 27-year-old has three goals and one assist in 11 games this season, his first with the Avalanche.
