Montreal Canadiens’ Josh Anderson, Washington Capitals’ Tom Wilson Fined for Unsportsmanlike Conduct

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NEW YORK – Montreal Canadiens forward Josh Anderson and Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson each have been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for unsportsmanlike conduct during Game 3 of the teams’ First Round series in Montreal on Friday, April 25, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 20:00 of the second period. Both players were assessed a minor penalty for roughing and a 10-minute misconduct.

The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.

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