National Hockey League

Senators' Karlsson fined for slashing

Published Mar. 6, 2012 12:00 a.m. ET

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The NHL has fined Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson $2,500 for slashing Florida's Sean Bergenheim during a game over the weekend.

The slash occurred at 14:06 of the third period in Florida's 4-2 win over Ottawa on Sunday.

Karlsson received a minor penalty for the slash.

The $2,500 goes to the players' emergency assistance fund.

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