Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi was fined $5,000 for boarding Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov at the end of Game 4, avoiding a suspension, as announced by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety. The incident occurred during the final moments of Toronto’s 2-0 loss, leading to heightened tensions between the teams, with Panthers coach Paul Maurice expressing confidence in the league’s handling of the situation. As the series is tied, Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube noted his team’s readiness for the physicality expected in Game 5, scheduled for 7 p.m. ET in Toronto.
