Sens’ Cousins, Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk fined
The NHL handed out a pair of fines Thursday following a heated matchup between the Ottawa Senators and Florida Panthers that featured a third-period melee and the return of former Senators captain Brady Tkachuk.
The NHL imposed fines on Ottawa Senators centre Nick Cousins and Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk following a contentious game on Wednesday. Cousins received a US$4,091.49 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct towards an opponent on the bench, while Tkachuk was fined $5,000 for roughing in the third period. The penalties came after a heated incident involving Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark, who suffered an injury during a pad save on Tkachuk.
Cousins and Florida's Sam Bennett had clashed earlier in the game. Tkachuk, who returned to Ottawa after spending eight seasons with the team, faced a hostile reception from fans who booed him off the bench and during a tribute video. Despite the negative atmosphere, Tkachuk scored the Senators' opening goal and emphasized the passionate support of his new fan base. The Senators ultimately defeated the Panthers 5-1, ending Florida's three-game winning streak.
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