The game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins at TD Garden two nights ago showcased the intensity of Original 6 rivalries, culminating in a 4-1 victory for the Bruins.
Amidst the heated exchanges, Bruins forward Charlie Coyle and Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe found themselves in hot water with the NHL Department of Player Safety.
Toronto's Jake McCabe has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for cross-checking Boston's Brad Marchand.
Coyle's cross-check on former Bruin Tyler Bertuzzi and McCabe's similar offense against Bruins captain Brad Marchand resulted in fines of $5,000 each. These penalties underscored the physicality of the game and the NHL's commitment to player safety.
