Ottawa Senators' Erik Karlsson (front) moves the puck towards the net as Washington Capitals' Mike Knuble looks to steal it during the second period of their NHL hockey game in Ottawa February 22, 2012.BLAIR GABLE/Reuters
The NHL has fined Ottawa Senators defenceman Erik Karlsson $2,500 for slashing Florida's Sean Bergenheim during a game over the weekend.
The incident happened at 14:06 of the third period in Florida's 4-2 win over Ottawa on Sunday.
Karlsson received a minor penalty for the slash.
The $2,500 goes to the players' emergency assistance fund.