Tuomo Ruutu of New Jersey Devils fined for tripping

NEW YORK -- The NHL has fined New Jersey Devils forward Tuomo Ruutu $5,000 for kicking the legs out from under Pittsburgh forward

The fine, announced by the league Wednesday, is the maximum allowed under the collective bargaining agreement.

Ruutu was issued a minor penalty for tripping after he "slew-footed" Cullen early in the third period of Pittsburgh's 6-1 win on Sunday.