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Detroit — Darren Helm has been fined $5,000 for slashing Calgary forward Elias Lindholm on Thursday in the Flames’ 5-1 victory over the Red Wings.
The incident occurred at 5 minutes, 10 seconds of the third period, after Lindholm struck Helm near the head of the Wings’ forward.
Helm fell to the ice, but got himself up and with both hands, slashed the back of Lindholm’s legs.
Lindholm dropped to the ice and had to be helped off the ice.
Officials on the ice gave Helm a major penalty for slashing — Calgary scored one goal during the power play — plus a game misconduct which forced Helm out of the game.