Detroit Red Wings forward Darren Helm was ejected from Thursday’s game against the Calgary Flamesafter slashing Elias Lindholm in the back Danton Heinen Jersey of the legduring play. On Friday, he wasfined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the Department of Player Safety announced.

The incident occurred after the Matt Grzelcyk Jersey two playerscollided in the Flames’ defensive zone during the third period.

The slash earned Helm, 32, a two-minute minor for slashing and a game misconduct, which prevented him from playing in the remainder of the game. Lindholm has also a se sed an interference penalty on the play, though it was served by teammate Austin Czarnik as David Backes Jersey Lindholm left the game with an injury.

Neither player involvedincurstrips to the penalty box often Helm’s 12 penalty minutes received were his first of the season. According to the NHL rulebook, his ejectionmeans the league could tack on an additional fine or suspension for his actions.

There have been no updates given on the status of Lindholm’s Cam Neely Jersey injury, however, the Calgary Herald’s Wes Gilbertsonreported Friday morning there is optimism it is nothing serious.

Helm and Lindholm each scored goals in the Flames’ 5-1 win over the Red Wings at the Saddledome.