By Stretch Jenkinson
NHL Public Relations
May 27, 2024
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NEW YORK (May 27, 2024) – New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for elbowing Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues during Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final in Florida on Sunday, May 26, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.
The incident occurred at 17:32 of the second period. Trouba was assessed a minor penalty for elbowing.
The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
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