Los Angeles Kings forward Phillip Danault was fined $5,000 on Thursday for slashing Ross Colton of the Colorado Avalanhce.
Danault was not penalized for the slash as the Kings lost 5-2 to the Avalanche on Wednesday.
The fine is the maximum allowable under the CBA for Danault, who carries a cap hit of $5.5 million through the 2026-27 season.
Los Angeles’ Phillip Danault has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for Slashing Colorado’s Ross Colton.
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) October 12, 2023
The 30-year-old had one assist in the Kings' season-opening loss, finishing as a minus-1.
Danault had 18 goals and 54 points in 82 games last season.
