Dylan McIlrath, Arber Xhekaj fined for unsportsmanlike conduct
Xhekaj was fined $3,385.42 and McIlrath $2,018.23, the maximum allowable under the CBA based on the players' salaries.
The Canadiens and Capitals were also fined $25,000 each.
Xhekaj logged 12:51 of ice time in the Capitals' 5-2 win to take a 3-1 lead in the series.
McIlrath dressed for warmups but did not play. He has yet to play in the postseason.
Game 5 is Wednesday in Washington.
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