Hockey News - Oilers' Lucic escapes suspension but gets $10K fine for hit on Tampa's Joseph

Linesman Tim Nowak (77) skates Edmonton Oilers left wing Milan Lucic (27) toward the penalty box during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

NEW YORK — The NHL has fined Edmonton Oilers forward Milan Lucic US$10,000 for roughing Tampa Bay Lightning forward Mathieu Joseph.

The amount is the maximum allowed under the collective bargaining agreement between the NHL and NHL Players' Association.

Lucic was assessed minor penalties for interference and roughing, as well as a misconduct, for a hit on Joseph in third period of Edmonton's 5-2 road loss to the Lightning on Tuesday.