Maple Leafs' Ekman-Larsson fined for hit on Lightning's Guentzel

 

Oliver Ekman-Larsson, a defenseman with the Toronto Maple Leafs, received a fine for a penalty he took during Monday's victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson has been fined $5,000 for interference. The play occurred Tuesday night on this reverse hit against Jake Guentzel. pic.twitter.com/N9COxLlUQa

— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) October 22, 2024

Interference resulted in the $5,000 fine. Early in the third period, Ekman-Larsson hit Jake Guentzel of Tampa Bay, earning him a penalty.


The funds will be deposited into the Emergency Assistance Fund for Players.

In his first six games with the Maple Leafs this season, Ekman-Larsson has four assists.