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NHL fines Maple Leafs defenceman Timmins for cross-checking Seattle's Tanev

NEW YORK — The NHL has fined Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Conor Timmins US$2,864.58 for cross-checking Kraken forward Brandon Tanev during a game Sunday night in Seattle.
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Toronto Maple Leafs' defenceman Conor Timmins looks on during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, in New York. The NHL has fined Timmins US$2,864.58 for cross-checking Kraken forward Brandon Tanev during a game Sunday night in Seattle. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Seth Wenig

NEW YORK — The NHL has fined Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Conor Timmins US$2,864.58 for cross-checking Kraken forward Brandon Tanev during a game Sunday night in Seattle.

The amount is the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement between the NHL and the NHL Players' Association.

The incident occurred 2:12 into the game. Timmins was assessed a minor penalty for cross-checking.

Toronto won the game 3-1.

The Maple Leafs return to action after a four-game road trip when they host the Central Division-leading Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 22, 2024.

The Canadian Press