By The Canadian Press on January 22, 2024.
NEW YORK – The NHL has fined Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Conor Timmins US$2,864.58 for cross-checking Kraken forward Brandon Tanev during a game Sunday night in Seattle. The amount is the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement between the NHL and the NHL Players’ Association. The incident occurred 2:12 into the game. Timmins was assessed a minor penalty for cross-checking. Toronto won the game 3-1. The Maple Leafs return to action after a four-game road trip when they host the Central Division-leading Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 22, 2024. 7