Safety first, Frans Nielsen. The New York Islanders forward has been fined $5,000 for slashing Phoenix Coyotes wing Mikkel Boedker in Tuesday's game.
The NHL's Department of Player Safety announced the fine Wednesday. Nielsen received a minor penalty for slashing at 13:42 of the third period in the Islanders 6-1 victory over the visiting Coyotes.
Boedker was assessed a roughing penalty in the altercation.