The National Hockey League announced Monday that Florida Panthers center Eetu Luostarinen will pay a $5,000 fine following a high-sticking penalty against Pittsburgh player Rickard Rakell.
The infraction took place 2 minutes and 38 seconds into the second period during Florida’s 5-2 defeat on the road against the Penguins Sunday night.
Rakell was sent to the ice by the contact, which earned Luostarinen a double minor penalty during the game.
The 27-year-old Finnish player has recorded 27 points this season through 68 contests, including nine goals and 18 assists, while accumulating 32 minutes in penalties.
Throughout his NHL career spanning 442 games between Florida and the Carolina Hurricanes, the two-time Stanley Cup winner has tallied 156 points with 59 goals and 97 assists.
