Lightning F Brandon Hagel fined $5K for altercation

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel received a $5,000 fine Monday for his role in an altercation with Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin the previous day.

The NHL Player Safety department said Hagel served as "the aggressor" in the incident that occurred 3:35 into the second period of the Sabres' 8-7 home win.

Hagel, 27, was assessed a double minor for roughing after throwing punches and remained in the game. He drew a five-minute fighting major and a two-minute minor for...