Matheson fined maximum for roughing in Canadiens game
Defenseman penalized $5,000 for actions against Senators forward Greig
By NHL Public Relations
NEW YORK -- Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for roughing Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig during NHL Preseason Game No. 65 in Montreal on Saturday, Sept. 26, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.
The incident occurred at 10:43 of the second period. Matheson was assessed a minor penalty for roughing.
The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
