The NHL Hands Out The Maximum Fine For A Nasty High Stick To The Face

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Hunter Bowman
November 5, 2023 (12:30)

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In a heated matchup last night between the Islanders and the Hurricanes, an incident involving Mathew Barzal and Tony DeAngelo took center stage.

Mathew Barzal's high stick on Tony DeAngelo has resulted in a $5,000 fine imposed by the NHL.

The NHL Players Safety Department issued the following statement:

"NY Islanders' Mathew Barzal has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for High-sticking Carolina's Tony DeAngelo."

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The incident highlights the need for players to be cautious and maintain control during intense games to avoid such fines and potential injuries.

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NOVEMBRE 5 \| 238 ANSWERS The NHL Hands Out The Maximum Fine For A Nasty High Stick To The Face Do you think a $5,000 fine was the right call after the nasty high stick to the face?
Yes	53	22.3 %
No	43	18.1 %
Should be a suspension	109	45.8 %
Fine should be more	33	13.9 %
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