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Devils' Dillon Fined $5,000 for Boarding Bertuzzi

11/14/2025

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Summary

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New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon was fined $5,000 for boarding Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Bertuzzi on November 12, 2025.
The incident occurred in the first period when Dillon hit Bertuzzi from behind, earning a minor penalty.
Bertuzzi was unharmed and continued playing after the hit.
The five-thousand-dollar fine is the maximum allowed under the NHL's Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The Devils won the game 4-3 in overtime.

History

Historical Context

The 2012–13 NHL lockout began on September 15, 2012, due to disputes over revenue sharing and contract terms, leading to the cancellation of 510 games. A tentative agreement was reached on January 6, 2013, establishing a new Collective Bargaining Agreement that included stricter penalties for player misconduct, reflecting ongoing concerns about player safety in professional hockey.

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Story summary

New Jersey Devils defenseman Brenden Dillon was fined $5,000 for boarding Chicago Blackhawks forward Tyler Bertuzzi on November 12, 2025.
The incident occurred in the first period when Dillon hit Bertuzzi from behind, earning a minor penalty.
Bertuzzi was unharmed and continued playing after the hit.
The five-thousand-dollar fine is the maximum allowed under the NHL's Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The Devils won the game 4-3 in overtime.

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