Wilson fined maximum for actions in Capitals game against Rangers

Forward assessed $5,000 for roughing on forward Buchnevich

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By NHL Public Relations
@PR_NHL

NEW YORK - Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for roughing New York Rangers forward Pavel Buchnevich during NHL Game No. 814 in New York on Monday, May 3, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 7:40 of the second period. Wilson was assessed two minor penalties for roughing and a 10-minute misconduct.
The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

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