Jets’ Pionk fined by NHL for clipping Panthers’ Boqvist in loss

By The Canadian Press on November 17, 2024.

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk reacts after scoring on Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in Detroit. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Carlos Osorio

NEW YORK – Winnipeg Jets defenceman Neal Pionk has been fined US$5,000 by the NHL for clipping Florida Panthers forward Jesper Boqvist.

The offence took place at 14:36 of the third period in Winnipeg’s 5-0 loss to Florida on Saturday.

Boqvist was in the Jets’ zone and wrapped a pass around Pionk to teammate Anton Lundell.

The moment the puck came off his stick, Pionk hipchecked Boqvist, whose body spun in midair before hitting the ice.

Boqvist was down for some moments after the play and Pionk was not penalized for the play.

The fine is the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 17, 2024.