Penguins D Mark Friedman receives maximum fine for spearing

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Mark Friedman has been handed a $1,812.50 fine for spearing Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Kuraly in a preseason game on Saturday.

The fine is the maximum allowed under the collective bargaining agreement and will go toward the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.

Friedman was assessed with a five-minute major and a 10-minute game misconduct for the play, which occurred 9:47 into the ga