The NHL gave Calgary Flames backup goaltender Jamie McLennan a five-game suspension while fining head coach Jim Playfair and the team a total of $125,000.
The fine comes in the wake of actions late in Saturday's playoff game against Detroit.
McLennan received a match penalty for slashing Detroit's Johan Franzen in the midsection with 2:59 remaining in the game. It was one of four penalties the Flames were assessed for aggressive and illegal stick use in the closing minutes of the Red Wings' 5-1 win.
Playfair was fined $25,000 and the team $100,000 for the multiple infractions. NHL disciplinarian Colin Campbell said the coach and the organization must be held accountable for the players' actions.
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