Fox, Killorn fined for slashing in heated Rangers-Lightning tilt
New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox and Tampa Bay Lightning forward Alex Killorn were each fined $5,000 for slashing, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced.
Fox appeared to spear Corey Perry during Wednesday's game between the two teams.
Slashing penalty was a joke. That was a blatant spear by Adam Fox. Perry may or may not have embellished (rep?). Regardless. TNT did a terrible job as they missed that and never showed that replay... here you go. pic.twitter.com/2NkMQvOw20
— SP19hockey (@SP19hockey) April 6, 2023
A few minutes later, Killorn pitchforked Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin, sparking a brouhaha.
so much just happened pic.twitter.com/1TWEyIKDcz
— catie⚡️ (@nhlcatie) April 6, 2023
There appears to be some animosity between the Rangers and Lightning, who met in the 2022 Eastern Conference Final.
The teams combined for 70 penalty minutes in the contest, which the Rangers won 6-3.
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