Fox fined $5,000 for actions in Rangers game

Defenseman penalized maximum for slashing Lightning forward Perry

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By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

NEW YORK - New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for slashing Tampa Bay Lightning forward Corey Perry during NHL Game No. 1241 in New York on Wednesday, April 5, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 8:50 of the second period. Fox was assessed a minor penalty for slashing.
The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

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