Matheson fined $5,000 for actions in Canadiens game

Defenseman penalized maximum for interference against Panthers center Staal

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By NHL Public Relations
@PR_NHL

NEW YORK - Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for interference against Florida Panthers forward Eric Staal during NHL Game No. 720 in Montreal on Thursday, Jan. 19, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 18:14 of the first period.
The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

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