Coyotes' Holland fined for sucker punch on Palat

Arizona Coyotes forward Peter Holland has been fined $3,611 for "a punch to an unsuspecting opponent," according to the NHL's Department of Player Safety.

Arizona's Peter Holland fined $3,611.11, the maximum allowable under CBA, for a punch to an unsuspecting opponent,Tampa Bay's Ondrej Palat.

- NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) January 24, 2017

The former Toronto Maple Leafs forward earned his punishment by taking out his frustration on Lightning winger Ondrej Palat during the Coyotes' 5-3 victory over Tampa Bay on Saturday.

Holland took exception to a significant check from Palat midway through the second period. The Arizona forward got up and landed a hard shot on the Lightning winger as he engaged with Holland's teammate Lawson Crouse.

He was assessed two roughing penalties for the incident.

The 26-year-old has appeared in 26 games for the Coyotes this season, posting six points and 14 penalty minutes.

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