Pacioretty fined for actions in Golden Knights game

Forward assessed $2,500 for slashing Blackhawks forward DeBrincat

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By NHL Public Relations
@PR_NHL

NEW YORK-- Vegas Golden Knights forward Max Pacioretty has been fined $2,500 for slashing Chicago Blackhawks forward Alex DeBrincat during Game 4 of the teams' First Round series in Edmonton, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 19:48 of the third period.

The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

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