What Happened
The NHL department of player safety announced Friday that Seattle Kraken defenceman Ville Ottavainen has been fined $2,190.72, representing the maximum allowable amount under the CBA. The discipline relates to an on-ice altercation with Calgary Flames forward Brennan Othmann during Thursday's pre-season contest. The physical exchange took place 7:22 into the second period in the Seattle zone following a check by Othmann along the boards. Ottavainen responded by pulling Othmann to the ice from behind and landing punches while Othmann was on all fours defending himself. Calgary defenceman Brayden Pachal stepped in to separate the players by tackling Ottavainen. Officials penalized Ottavainen with an instigator minor, a major for fighting, and a 10-minute misconduct. Othmann received a two-minute charging minor and a 10-minute misconduct.
Key Details
- Fined amount: $2,190.72 maximum under the CBA
- Date announced: Friday by the NHL department of player safety
- Game context: Pre-season game on Thursday night against Calgary
- Timing: 7:22 into the second period
- Penalties assessed to Ottavainen: instigator minor, major fighting, 10-minute misconduct
- Penalties assessed to Othmann: two-minute charging, 10-minute misconduct