Simmonds fined $2,250 for actions in Maple Leafs game

Forward penalized maximum for cross-checking Harkins of Jets

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By NHL Public Relations
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NEW YORK - Toronto Maple Leafs forward Wayne Simmonds has been fined $2,250, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for cross-checking Winnipeg Jets forward Jansen Harkins during NHL Game No. 380 in Winnipeg on Sunday, Dec. 5, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 7:25 of the third period. Simmonds was assessed a minor penalty for cross-checking.
The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

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