Jan 5, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Laughton (21) carries the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Flyers Forward Fined for Retaliation Against Islanders

Originally posted on Breakaway on SI | By Nick Horwat | Last updated Jan 17, 2025 12:07 PM ET

The NHL Department of Player Safety was kept busy by the recent meeting between the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Islanders. In the first period, Flyers forward Ryan Poheling took a huge hit from Islanders forward Maxin Tsyplakov that resulted in a hearing for Tsyplakov.

Poehling left the game with an injury, but the Flyers weren’t done giving the NHL Department of Player Safety some extra tasks. In the third period, Flyers forward Scott Laughton was assessed a two-minute minor penalty for cross-checking against Tsyplakov.

The NHL Department of Player Safety fined Laughton $5,000 for his infraction against Tysplakov.

Philadelphia’s Scott Laughton has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for cross-checking NY Islanders’ Maxim Tsyplakov.
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) January 17, 2025

Despite the borderline nature of Tsyplakov’s hit against Poehling, Tsyplakov was not tossed from the game or even given a penalty, making him a target for the Flyers all night.

Flyers forward Joel Farabee was assessed a two-minute minor penalty for slashing against Tsyplakov not long after the initial hit.

While Poehing was being examined for an upper-body injury, Tsyplakov recorded over 16 minutes of ice time. The 2024-25 season is Tsyplakov’s first in the NHL. Standing at 6-foot-3, the 26-year-old Russian native has played in 44 games with seven goals and 12 assists for 19 total points.

The rookie also isn’t afraid to throw his body around, leading the Islanders with 101 hits.

The Flyers have not yet updated Poehling’s status following the brutal hit. He played just three shifts for 2:02 of ice time against the Islanders.

This article first appeared on Breakaway on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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