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Winnipeg Jets defender Neal Pionk was fined $5,000 for cross-checking Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Johansson on Wednesday. The incident occurred at 710pm in the third period of Tuesday night’s game between the Jets and Wild, while Pionk was controlling Johansson from behind. Johansson fell on the ice in visible pain and was slow to get up. Pionk received a large penalty for his actions. $5,000 fine, the maximum amount allowed under the NHL’s collective The bargain deal will go to the NHL players’ emergency fund. The Jets defeated Wild 3-1 to secure a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
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