Panthers’ Tkachuk fined max $5K for cross-check

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Tkachuk later was given a game misconduct after getting into a shoving match with Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark with three minutes remaining in the final period. Ullmark was also sent off after dropping his gloves and taking off his helmet in an effort to fight Tkachuk.

Jeremy Swayman played the final 3:11 in goal after Ullmark saved 41 of 43 shots.

Tkachuk posted a goal and assist Sunday, giving him five points (two goals, three assists) in the series.

Game 5 is Wednesday in Boston.