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Winnipeg Jets defenceman Byfuglien fined for slashing Calgary Flames forward Gaudreau

Calgary Flames' Johnny Gaudreau (13) reacts after scoring his hat-trick and getting slashed by Winnipeg Jets' Dustin Byfuglien (33) during third period NHL action in Winnipeg on Thursday, December 27, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

The NHL has fined Winnipeg defenceman Dustin Byfuglien US$2,500 for slashing Calgary Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau.

The incident occurred late in the Flames’ 4-1 win at Winnipeg on Thursday night.

Byfuglien was assessed a minor penalty for slashing on the play.

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