Tkachuk fined $2,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct in Senators game

Forward penalized for actions against Sabres

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NEW YORK – Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk has been fined $2,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct toward an opponent while on Ottawa’s bench during NHL Game No. 1191 against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday, April 2, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 9:57 of the first period. Tkachuk was assessed a minor penalty for slashing.

The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.

Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for April 5

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Here are the Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios for April 5:

EASTERN CONFERENCE

The Montreal Canadiens will clinch a playoff berth:

If they get at least one point vs. the New Jersey Devils

If the Minnesota Wild defeat the Detroit Red Wings in any fashion

If the Carolina Hurricanes defeat the Ottawa Senators in any fashion

The Carolina Hurricanes will clinch the Metropolitan Division title:

If they get at least one point vs. the Senators

With any result in the Pittsburgh Penguins-Florida Panthers game other than a Penguins regulation win

WESTERN CONFERENCE

The Colorado Avalanche will clinch the Central Division and Western Conference titles:

If they defeat the St. Louis Blues in any fashion