Leafs' Joe Thornton fined $3K for hit on Jets' Perreault

The NHL has fined Toronto Maple Leafs forward Joe Thornton US$3,017 for interference.

Thornton upended Jets forward Mathieu Perreault, who was well away from the puck, in the third period of Toronto's 5-3 win over the Jets Thursday night.

The 41-year-old veteran was assessed a minor penalty for interference on the play.

The Maple Leafs and Jets conclude their two-game series Saturday at Winnipeg's Bell MTS Place.

Toronto leads the North Division by six points over the Jets, who have played one fewer game.

WATCH | CBC Sports' Rob Pizzo recaps Week 14 in all-Canadian North Division:

Week 14 roundup of the NHL's North Division

4 years ago

Duration 3:32

In our weekly segment, Rob Pizzo catches you up on the week that was in the all-Canadian division in the NHL.