Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson is fined $5,000 by the NHL after a preseason incident involving Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig. The incident occurs during the Canadiens–Senators game in Montreal, where Matheson responds physically following a fight in front of the Canadiens’ net, and the league later penalizes him through its Department of Player Safety.
Both outlets describe the action as a punch or physical retaliation tied to the exchange involving Greig during the preseason finale. While the reports agree on the fine amount and the overall sequence of events, they differ slightly in phrasing and emphasis on the “preseason” context. Times of India also notes that the NHL does not suspend Matheson, indicating the discipline is limited to the maximum fine under the circumstances described by the league.
Overall, the league’s response focuses on the physical altercation during the game, resulting in a maximum monetary penalty without a suspension.
