Los Angeles Kings defenseman Austin Strand has been fined $3,168.10 for cross-checking Arizona Coyotes forward Conor Garland.

The cross-check came with eight seconds remaining in the second period in Saturday’s game. Strand was given a minor penalty on the play for cross-checking.

 


Garland left the ice for evaluation, but did return for the third period.  He leads the Coyotes in scoring with seven goals and eight assists.

Rule 59 covers cross-checking, which can result in a minor, major, or match penalty, depending on the force:

59.1 Cross-checking – The action of using the shaft of the stick between the two hands to forcefully check an opponent.

59.2 Minor Penalty – A minor penalty, at the discretion of the Referee based on the severity of the contact, shall be imposed on a player who “cross checks” an opponent.

59.3 Major Penalty – A major penalty, at the discretion of the Referee based on the severity of the contact, shall be imposed on a player who “cross checks” an opponent. Per 59.5, when a major penalty is assessed for cross-checking, an automatic game misconduct penalty shall be imposed on the offending player.

59.4 Match Penalty – The Referee, at his discretion, may assess a match penalty if, in his judgment, the player attempted to or deliberately injured his opponent by cross-checking.

 

Strand’s fine is the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.