New York Islanders forward Bo Horvat has been fined $2,500 by the NHL Department of Player Safety for unsportsmanlike conduct. The penalty stems from an incident involving San Jose Sharks forward William Eklund during a game in San Jose. The fine will support the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
The National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced on Monday that Bo Horvat, a forward for the New York Islanders, has been fined $2,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct. The infraction occurred during NHL Game No. 999 against the San Jose Sharks in San Jose on Saturday, March 7.
Specifically, the incident took place at 16:15 of the third period, when Horvat engaged in unsportsmanlike conduct against Sharks forward William Eklund at the San Jose bench. This action prompted the fine, which is the standard penalty amount for such violations under league rules.
The proceeds from Horvat's fine will be directed to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund, a program that provides financial support to NHL players in times of need. The Department of Player Safety reviews such incidents to maintain fair play and sportsmanship on the ice.
Horvat, a key player for the Islanders, has been a consistent presence in the lineup this season. The Sharks game was part of the regular season schedule, highlighting ongoing enforcement of player conduct standards across the league. No further disciplinary action, such as suspension, was mentioned in the announcement.
This fine adds to a series of player safety decisions by the NHL, underscoring the league's commitment to addressing on-ice behavior that could affect the game's integrity.