Nashville Predators forward Rich Clune was fined $1,450 for a hit on Colorado's Aaron Palushaj. (Photo: AP/Mark Humphrey)
NEW YORK (AP) - Nashville Predators forward Rich Clune has been fined $1,452.70 by the NHL on Wednesday for boarding Colorado Avalanche forward Aaron Palushaj.
The incident occurred at 12:32 of the first period of Colorado's 6-5 win on Monday. Clune was assessed a minor penalty for boarding.
Boarding is when a player pushes, trips or checks an opposing player violently into the boards of the rink.
The fine is the maximum allowed under the collective bargaining agreement.
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