Mantha fined $5,000 for actions in Capitals game

Forward penalized maximum amount for goalie interference against Bruins' Rask

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By NHL Public Relations
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NEW YORK -- Washington Capitals forward Anthony Mantha has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for goaltender interference against Tuukka Rask of the Boston Bruins during Game 4 of the teams' First Round series in Boston on Friday, May 21, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 13:29 of the third period. Mantha was assessed a minor penalty for goaltender interference.
The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

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