Blues' Bortuzzo fined for cross-checking Islanders' Nelson
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Robert Bortuzzo's frustration is going to cost him.
The St. Louis Blues defenseman was fined more than $3,000 on Monday night for cross-checking New York Islanders forward Brock Nelson earlier in the day.
Bortuzzo with a couple cross-checks on Nelson after he hits Paajarvi pic.twitter.com/vXJZRyM8q3
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Bortuzzo was given a double minor for cross-checking following the incident, which took place in the second period of Monday's game.
The $3,091.40 fine is the maximum financial penalty allowed under the NHL's collective bargaining agreement.