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Coyotes’ Michael Kesselring fined for cross-checking vs. Lightning

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Michael Kesselring has been issued a punishment for a hit he made against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Jan 25.

The NHL Department of Player Safety fined Kesselring $2,408.85 for cross-checking Lightning defenseman Maxwell Crozier.

Arizona’s Michael Kesselring has been fined $2,408.85, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for cross-checking Tampa Bay’s Maxwell Crozier.

— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) January 26, 2024

Just before the incident happened, Logan Cooley cut from behind Tampa’s net, spun and gifted Lawson Crouse with an assist for a one-timer.