PWHL fines Montreal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin for charging

TORONTO — The Professional Women’s Hockey League has fined Montreal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin $250 for her hit on New York Sirens forward Jade Downie-Landry.

The fine announced Thursday came after an automatic review by the PWHL’s player safety committee after Poulin was assessed a major penalty for charging in Montreal’s 2-1 win over New York on Sunday.

Poulin blindsided Downie-Landry with an open-ice hit at 13:48 of the third period.

Downie-Landry hit the ice hard and temporarily left the game, but Poulin was not penalized with a game misconduct because Downie-Landry did not sustain an injury to her face or head.