Oilers' Kassian fined for ripping off Byram's helmet
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Edmonton Oilers enforcer Zack Kassian was fined $2,500 on Friday for his unsportsmanlike conduct during Game 2 against the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday.
Kassian ripped off Bowen Byram's helmet after the Avs defender was hit into the Oilers' bench by Josh Archibald.
Zack Kassian was just given a penalty for ripping Bowen Byram’s helmet off from the bench.
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Byram and Kassian were both assessed two-minute minors on the play.
Kassian has been suspended five times in his 11-year NHL career.
Colorado won the contest 4-0 to take a 2-0 series lead.
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