Senators’ Alexandre Burrows Fined For Roughing Sharks Defenseman

Burrows was assessed a major penalty and game misconduct for fighting.

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Dec 11, 2017, 12:00 AM Updated: May 24, 2024, 5:07 am

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STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - NOVEMBER 11: Alexandre Burrows #14 of Ottawa Senators during warmup ahead of th...

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STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - NOVEMBER 11: Alexandre Burrows #14 of Ottawa Senators during warmup ahead of the 2017 SAP NHL Global Series match between Colorado Avalanche and Ottawa Senators at Ericsson Globe on November 11, 2017 in Stockholm, Sweden.

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Ottawa Senators forward Alexandre Burrows has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for roughing San Jose Sharks defenseman Dylan DeMelo during the Sharks 5-0 win over their opponent on Dec. 9.

Steve Lloyd of TSN tweeted the news Sunday evening.

Alex Burrows fined $5000 for roughing Dylan DeMelo. DeMelo suffered a scratched cornea. https://t.co/CFg8oZRAGh

— Steve Lloyd (@TSNSteveLloyd) December 11, 2017

The incident occurred at 14:51 of the third period, when the Sharks were up 4-0. Burrows hit DeMelo with the butt-end of his stick, causing the defenseman to bleed.

Burrows was assessed a major penalty and game misconduct for fighting.

The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.