Andersson fined $5,000 for actions in Flames game

Defenseman penalized maximum for roughing Oilers forward Yamamoto

Rasmus Andersson 10.17

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By NHL Public Relations
@PR_NHL

NEW YORK - Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for roughing Edmonton Oilers forward Kailer Yamamoto during NHL Game No. 31 in Edmonton on Saturday, Oct. 16, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 14:33 of the first period. Andersson was assessed minor penalties for roughing and elbowing.
The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

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