Tkachuk fined $5,000 for actions in Flames game

Forward penalized maximum for high-sticking Stars defenseman Klingberg

Matthew Tkachuk fine 11.5

© Gerry Thomas/Getty Images

By NHL Public Relations
@PR_NHL

NEW YORK --Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for high-sticking Dallas Stars defenseman John Klingberg during NHL Game No. 154 in Calgary on Thursday, Nov. 4, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 7:40 of the third period. Tkachuk was assessed a minor penalty for high-sticking.
The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

Latest News

On Tap: Day 1 of 2025 World Junior Championship

Rangers excelled on Christmas Day for 2 decades

2025 World Junior Championship predictions

2024 was memorable, emotional year for hockey world

Blues to have NHL-high 9 prospects at 2025 World Junior Championship

Mailbag: Canucks’ tenuous grip on playoff spot; Capitals' quick retool

Vlasic ready to go from backyard rink in Chicago suburb to Winter Classic

3 'Star' keys to success for United States against Germany at WJC

2025 World Junior Championship Group B preview

NHL.com writers share favorite moments of 2024

NHL Morning Skate for December 24

Hertl has goal, assist, Golden Knights top Ducks

Pettersson scores twice in 44 seconds, Canucks hold off Sharks

Hintz, Benn each scores goal to lift Stars past Utah Hockey Club

Crosby honored to tie Lemieux for Penguins’ career assist record

Faber breaks tie in 3rd, Wild edge Blackhawks to end 4-game skid

Marchessault has 3 points, Predators defeat Hurricanes

Coaches' navigation of Christmas break can set tone for strong 2nd halfÂ