Smith fined for elbowing in Game 7 for Hurricanes against Bruins

Defenseman penalized for actions in third period

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By NHL Public Relations
@PR_NHL

NEW YORK - Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brendan Smith has been fined $2,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for elbowing Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak during Game 7 of the teams' First Round series in Raleigh, N.C., on Saturday, May 14, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 1:18 of the third period.
The money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

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