US EditionCaps F Brandon Duhaime Fined for Unsportsmanlike Conduct
The NHL Department of Player Safety fined Brandon Duhaime $2,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct after he poked Jacob Melanson from the Capitals' bench during the game.
- On Jan 28, 2026, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced Brandon Duhaime, Washington Capitals forward, was fined $2,500 for poking Jacob Melanson, Seattle Kraken forward, from the bench.
- During Tuesday night, Duhaime made contact with Jacob Melanson, Seattle Kraken forward, as he skated by with just over seven minutes left in the second period; Melanson reached for his right arm but stayed in the game and no penalty was called.
- With about a minute remaining, Duhaime started a fight with Melanson and received an extra minor penalty for roughing in the Capitals' 5-1 loss.
- Duhaime, 28, is a pending unrestricted free agent and could be dealt ahead of the March 6 deadline if Washington Capitals opt to sell.
- Recently, the NHL Department of Player Safety, led by retired enforcer George Parros, took over control of all the league's in-arena disciplinary decisions.
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Capitals' Brandon Duhaime fined for poking Kraken's Jacob Melanson from the bench
Washington Capitals forward Brandon Duhaime has been fined $2,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct for poking Seattle's Jacob Melanson while on the bench.
Capitals’ Brandon Duhaime fined for unsportsmanlike conduct - Daily Faceoff
The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced on Wednesday that Washington Capitals forward Brandon Duhaime has been fined $2,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct during Washington’s 5-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday. Washington’s Brandon Duhaime has been fined $2,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct towards an opponent while on Washington’s bench.— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) January 28, 2026 While it’s unclear exactly what happened, …
Brandon Duhaime fined by NHL after Seattle Kraken game
Brandon Duhaime is lighter in the pocketbook after the Washington Capitals’ 5-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken. The Capitals forward was fined $2,500 by the NHL for unsportsmanlike conduct toward an opponent. Washington’s Brandon Duhaime has been fined $2,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct towards an opponent while on Washington’s bench. — NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) January 28, 2026 Per a video from the Sound of Hockey, Duhaime, while on the…
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