Ottavainen fined maximum for serving as aggressor in Kraken's preseason game

Defenseman penalized for actions against Flames forward Othmann

By NHL Public Relations

Ville Ottavainen #46 of the Seattle Kraken skates before a preseason game against the Edmonton Oilers at Climate Pledge Arena on October 01, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.
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NEW YORK -- Seattle Kraken defenseman Ville Ottavainen has been fined $2,190.72, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for serving as the aggressor in an altercation with Calgary Flames forward Brennan Othmann during NHL Preseason Game No. 38 in Seattle on Thursday, Sept. 24, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 7:22 of the second period. Ottavainen was assessed a minor penalty for instigating, a major penalty for fighting as well as a game misconduct under Rule 46.2 (Aggressor).

The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.

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