OILERS NOTES: Andersson gets off with a fine after altercation with Yamamoto:
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Andersson Fined Following Heated Yamamoto IncidentRasmus Andersson was fined $5,000 but avoided suspension after an October 2021 confrontation with Kailer Yamamoto during an NHL game.
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- The NHL’s Player Safety department cleared Andersson of guilt over helmet contact with Yamamoto’s face.
- Andersson was penalized with a $5,000 fine for roughing but faced no game suspension.
- Flames coach Darryl Sutter acknowledged Andersson likely exceeded acceptable aggression levels.
- Yamamoto remained unfazed by the episode and continued to perform strongly on the ice.
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