Oilers’ Draisaitl available for Game 5, fined for Game 4 spear on Sharks’ Tierney

Oilers' Draisaitl available for Game 5, fined for Game 4 spear on Sharks' Tierney | iNFOnews.ca
Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl (29) takes part in warm up before taking on the San Jose Sharks during NHL playoff action in Edmonton, Alta., on Friday April 14, 2017. Draisaitl will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety for spearing San Jose's Chris Tierney. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl will be available for Game 5 against the San Jose Sharks.

The NHL announced on Wednesday that Draisaitl avoided suspension and will be fined for spearing Sharks forward Chris Tierney in the groin in Game 4 of the first-round series.

Draisaitl had a hearing with the league’s department of player safety to determine any consequences. The infraction will cost him US$2,569.44, the maximum allowable under the CBA.

The incident occurred at 13:44 of the second period. Draisaitl was assessed a major penalty for spearing and a game misconduct.

San Jose went on to a 7-0 win in Game 4 to even the series 2-2.

Edmonton hosts Game 5 on Thursday.

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