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forward has been hit with a maximum fine for cro s-checking, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced on Tuesday. DeBrusk was fined $5,000 for hitting defenseman in the back of the head during Game 2 of the New York-Boston series. The incident itself happened in the third period. Mayfield very slow to get up after being cro s-checked in the back of the head by DeBrusk. No penalty called on the play NHL Safety Watch (@NHLSafetyWatch) DeBrusk and Kyle Capobianco Jersey Mayfield were getting tangled out in front of net when the Bruins player got behind the Islanders player and threw two cro s checks. The first appeared the hit Mayfield's back, while the second connected to the back of the head of the New York defenseman. Mayfield fell down to the ice clutching his head and remained there for a few moments. After he got up, he appeared to be dazed. No penalty was called on the play Mayfield has been one of the top performers for the Isles during this playoff run, showing a from his outings during the regular season. The Isles went on to win Game 2 of the series, 4-3, in overtime, with pouncing on an errant puck to end things. The next game of the series is scheduled for Thursday at Na sau Coliseum. Thomas Harley Jersey |
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