A player has been fined the maximum allowable amount by the NHL for instigating altercations during a preseason game involving the Seattle Kraken. The disciplinary action follows an incident where the player served as the aggressor, prompting league officials to impose the strictest penalty available under the league’s rules. The ruling underscores the NHL’s commitment to enforcing sportsmanship standards even in non-regular-season play. Details on the specific circumstances or the player’s identity remain undisclosed.

Ottavainen fined maximum for serving as aggressor in Kraken's preseason game  NHL.com