Bo Horvat of the New York Islanders has been fined for unsportsmanlike conduct after pushing the helmet of William Eklund of the San Jose Sharks during an NHL game. The incident occurred when the Islanders faced the Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Horvat must pay approximately 23,000 Swedish kronor in fines.
The Islanders won the game 2-1 in overtime, with Horvat scoring the decisive goal at 4:20 into overtime. Anthony Deangelo gave the Islanders a 1-0 lead in the first period, and Macklin Celebrini tied the game for the Sharks early in the second period. This was the Islanders' fifth consecutive win against the Sharks.
Both teams now have three wins and two losses in their last five games. The Islanders' next game is against the St. Louis Blues.