Jets’ Pionk fined $5K for cross-checking Wild’s Johansson

Winnipeg Jets‘ defenceman Neal Pionk has been fined $5,000 for a cross-check against Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Johansson, the NHL department of player safety announced Wednesday.

The incident occurred during the final minute of Winnipeg’s 3-1 victory on Tuesday. During a battle in the corner, Pionk delivered a cross-check to Johansson’s ribs, dropping Johansson to the ice.

Pionk was assessed a five-minute major penalty on the play.

The fine is the maximum allowable amount under the CBA.

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