Tavares fined $5,000 for actions in Maple Leafs

Forward hit with maximum penalty for slashing Oilers defenseman Desharnais

Tavares TOR fined

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By NHL Public Relations
@PR_NHL

NEW YORK -- Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for slashing Edmonton Oilers defenseman Vincent Desharnais during NHL Game No. 1043 in Toronto on Saturday, March 11, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 3:41 of the third period. Tavares was assessed a minor penalty for slashing.
The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

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