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Penguins' Matt Cullen fined $1,000 by NHL for dangerous trip

Published Nov. 16, 2018 4:51 p.m. ET

NEW YORK (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Cullen has been fined $1,000 by the NHL for a dangerous trip of Tampa Bay Lightning forward J.T. Miller.

The infraction came during the first period of Thursday night's game, a 4-3 victory by Tampa Bay. Cullen was assessed a minor penalty for tripping.

In announcing the fine, the league said Friday the money will go the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

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