Jan 4, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi (11) skates during warm up before a game against the Boston Bruins at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

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Max Domi Fined for Elbowing Garnet Hathaway in Leafs-Flyers Clash

Toronto Maple Leafs' Max Domi faces maximum fine under CBA for his elbowing penalty against Flyers' Garnet Hathaway during an intense matchup.

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety revealed that Toronto Maple Leafs winger Max Domi has been fined $5,000 for his elbowing of Philadelphia Flyers forward Garnet Hathaway. The amount is the highest permitted under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The event occurred at 5:13 in the third period during the Maple Leafs’ 3-2 overtime victory against the Flyers on Sunday. Max Domi received a minor penalty for elbowing during the play, concluding an exciting evening for Hathaway.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi has been fined $5000 for a flying elbow on Philadelphia Flyers forward Garnet Hathaway: https://t.co/eQ6EyFH4OU pic.twitter.com/xuG0LqYeLA
— Scouting The Refs (@ScoutingTheRefs) January 7, 2025

The Flyers forward encountered Toronto goalie Dennis Hildeby in the first period, resulting in a fight with Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe. During the match, McCabe was left shocked and did not rejoin the game. McCabe couldn’t rise on his own, prompting staff from Toronto and some teammates to step in and help him.

Maple Leafs’ Max Domi fine revealed for elbowing Garnet Hathawayhttps://t.co/KgXXmGJfXD
— Kelvin Loyola (@KelvinLoyola) January 7, 2025

Later in the match, Max Domi aimed two elbows at Hathaway’s head, which eventually resulted in a minor penalty and a fine. Funds gathered from Domi will be directed to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.

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This isn’t Domi’s initial encounter with the DOPS; he had been fined twice previously, with his first incident occurring in November 2021 while he played for the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The previous first-round selection was penalized $5,000 for unsportsmanlike behavior. The second penalty occurred in the 2023 Western Conference Finals when Domi slashed Mark Stone, captain of the Vegas Golden Knights.

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