Caps, Habs fined in feisty series
- Washington and Montreal teams received $25,000 fines Sunday night before Game 4.
- Player antics during pre-game warmups prompted the disciplinary action.
- Washington's Dylan McIlrath and Montreal's Arber Xhekaj also received individual fines.
- McIlrath and Xhekaj each received the $3,385 maximum fine for unsportsmanlike conduct.
- This marks the second set of fines issued in the series, indicating rising tensions.
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Caps, Habs fined in feisty series
ARLINGTON, Va. — From big hits to post-whistle scrums and even shenanigans during pregame warmups, things are getting increasingly testy in the first-round playoff series between the Washington Capitals and the Montreal Canadiens.

Capitals and Canadiens fined $25K each as their 1st-round series gets increasingly feisty
Things are getting increasingly testy in the first-round playoff series between the Washington Capitals and the Montreal Canadiens. Each team was fined $25,000 for players' antics during warmups prior to Game 4 on Sunday night. Washington's Dylan McIlrath and Montreal's…
NHL fines Canadiens, Capitals $25,000 US apiece for scuffle during Game 4 warmup
The NHL has fined the Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals $25,000 US each for unsportsmanlike conduct during warmup before Game 4, marking another round of discipline in the testy first-round Stanley Cup playoff series.

NHL fines Habs, Caps for unsportsmanlike conduct during Game 4 warmup
NEW YORK — The NHL has fined the Montreal Canadiens and the Washington Capitals US$25,000 each for unsportsmanlike conduct during warm-ups before Game 4, marking another round of discipline in the testy playoff series.
Dylan McIlrath, Arber Xhekaj fined for unsportsmanlike conduct
Montreal defenseman Arber Xhekaj and Washington blueliner Dylan McIlrath were both fined the maximum amount by the NHL on Monday for unsportsmanlike conduct that took place during pregame warmups prior to Sunday's Game 4.
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