Detroit Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement, for spearing New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield on Tuesday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced.
Abdelkader fined for spearing in Red Wings game against Islanders
Assessed $5,000 penalty for incident involving Mayfield in first period Tuesday
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