TORONTO ON- APRIL 15. Toronto Maple Leafs forward Zach Hyman (11) and Winnipeg Jets defenceman Neal Pionk (4) get engaged in some rough hockey in third period NHL action in Toronto on Thursday. (Rene Johnston/Toronto Star) (Rene Johnston/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Leafs' Hyman fined $5K for high-sticking Jets' Pionk

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The NHL fined Toronto Maple Leafs forward Zach Hyman $5,000 for high-sticking Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk, the league's Department of Player Safety announced Thursday.

Hyman was assessed a two-minute high-sticking penalty on the play in the final minutes of Toronto's 5-2 loss to the Jets on Thursday.

The 28-year-old has 15 goals and 18 assists in 42 games this season.

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