Summary
The Tampa Bay Lightning have received fines and suspensions from the NHL due to a heavily penalized preseason game against the Florida Panthers. The team was fined $100,000, their coach Jon Cooper fined $25,000, and several players received fines and suspensions. This disciplinary action comes just days before their season opener against the Ottawa Senators.
Key Facts
- The NHL fined the Tampa Bay Lightning $100,000.
- Head coach Jon Cooper was fined $25,000.
- Player Scott Sabourin was suspended for four games.
- Player J.J. Moser was suspended for two games.
- Gage Goncalves was fined $3,125 for cross-checking.
- Roman Schmidt was fined $2,098.52 for cross-checking.
- A recent game against the Panthers had 322 penalty minutes and 65 penalties.
- Money from these fines goes to the NHL's Club Fine Fund, which supports charities.
