McCann fined for actions in Penguins game

Forward assessed $10,000 for elbowing Flyers defenseman Sanheim

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By NHL Public Relations
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NEW YORK - Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jared McCann has been fined $10,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for elbowing Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim during NHL Game No. 18 in Philadelphia on Friday, Jan. 15, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 14:32 of the second period. McCann was assessed a minor penalty for elbowing.
The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

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