In the 1-2 loss in sudden death against Philadelphia, forward Mikael Backlund was sent off for two minutes for cross-checking on Travis Konecny.

It has now been reviewed by the NHL's situation room, which has decided that the 32-year-old must pay a fine of SEK 44,000.

According to the collective agreement, this is the maximum amount the Swede can receive in fines, adapted to the player's salary.

Backlund earns SEK 47.5 million this season.

The Swede's Calgary Flames is third in his division, Backlund has scored three goals and two assists in 16 games.

His Swedish goalkeeper teammate Jacob Markström has kept a clean sheet four times, and in twelve matches he has a save percentage of 93.8.