Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct for slashing Florida Panthers defenseman Uvis Balinskis between the legs during Tuesday's game.
The major penalty was upheld after review.
Mathieu Olivier has been accessed a five-minute major for slashing. https://t.co/a07jojEDWU
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Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe scored on the ensuing power play.
Olivier had two goals and 12 penalty minutes in four games entering Tuesday's contest. He has 491 penalty minutes in 315 career games and has racked up over 100 PIMs in back-to-back seasons.
