Vegas' Nicolas Roy fined but not suspended for cross-checking Edmonton's Trent Frederic in the face

Edmonton Oilers center Trent Frederic (21) leaves the ice after getting hit in the face by Vegas Golden Knights center Nicolas Roy (10) in overtime of game two in an NHL hockey second-round playoff series at T-Mobile Arena Thursday, May 8, 2025. Photo by: Steve Marcus

Vegas Golden Knights forward Nicolas Roy was fined but not suspended Friday for cross-checking the Edmonton Oilers' Trent Frederic in the face in overtime of Game 2 of the second-round playoff series.

The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced the fine of $7,813, the maximum allowed under the collective bargaining agreement, after a disciplinary hearing with him. Roy was ejected with a five-minute match penalty for his two-handed stick to Frederic after a board battle with him 5 1/2 minutes into OT on Thursday night.

The Oilers did not score on the ensuring power play but won not long after on a goal by Leon Draisaitl from Connor McDavid. Vegas trails the best-of-seven series 2-0 with Game 3 Saturday night at Edmonton.