Bortuzzo fined for cross-checking in Blues game against Bruins

Defenseman assessed $3,091.40 for incident involving Boston's Szwarz

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By NHL Public Relations
@PR_NHL

NEW YORK - St. Louis Blues defenseman Robert Bortuzzo has been fined $3,091.40, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for cross-checking Boston Bruins forward Jordan Szwarz during NHL Game No. 1134 in St. Louis on Wednesday, March 21, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 12:25 of the third period.
The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

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