Pittsburgh Penguins Defenseman Fined for Roughing

NHL Player Safety has fined Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jeff Petry $5,000 for roughing Detroit Red Wings forward Jonatan Berggren.

Pittsburgh’s Jeff Petry has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for Roughing Detroit’s Jonatan Berggren.
— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) September 28, 2022

When looking at the clip, it isn't too surprising to see that Petry has landed himself a fine. The veteran defenseman threw a punch to the back of the head at Berggren. The Red Wings winger, understandably, did not see the punch coming, so that also likely played a role in this fine.

Pittsburgh's Jeff Petry is out $5000 for this punch to the back of the head of Detroit's Jonatan Berggren: https://t.co/z8m0mgIq75 #DETvsPIT #Penguins #RedWings #PlayerSafety #LetsGoPens #LGRW #Pens #Wings pic.twitter.com/mjaKr4kCKp
— Scouting The Refs (@ScoutingTheRefs) September 28, 2022

While speaking with reporters, Petry said that he did not mean to punch Berggren in the back of the head, but rather "punch/push" the top of his shoulder. Even if he claims it was unintentional, that did not stop NHL Player Safety from giving him a fine.

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