Los Angeles Kings winger Adrian Kempe is getting fined by the NHL, for a slew-footing incident that occurred Monday.

The NHL Department of Player Safety laid down the gavel on Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe on Tuesday. Kempe slew-footed Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid in the third period of the Oilers' 1-0 victory on Monday.

Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement, for slew-footing Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid during Monday night’s game.

The Los Angeles Kings will face the Detroit Red Wings in this NHL matchup at Little Caesars Arena on Monday, January 27th. WATCH: Kings vs Red Wings Live | Stream free on Fubo The Kings are led on offense by Adrian Kempe,

The NHL Department of Player Safety fined Adrian Kempe for an incident with Connor McDavid in the third period of Monday's Kings and Oilers game.

Adrian Kempe continues solidifying his reputation in the NHL, now in his ninth season with the Kings. The speedy winger has evolved into a skilled finisher and a standout performer in significant games.

BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Red Wings face the Los Angeles Kings in a non-conference matchup. Detroit has gone 14-11-2 in home games and 23-21-5 overall. The Red Wings have gone 3-6-3 in games they serve more penalty minutes than their opponents.

Samuel Helenius and Adrian Kempe scored in the third period, and the Los Angeles Kings rallied to beat the Florida Panthers 2-1.

Connor McDavid was the only player to score a goal in the recent meeting between his Edmonton Oilers and the Los Angeles Kings. McDavid picked up his tally in t

Los Angeles is playing its second of a five-game road trip while Detroit is wrapping up a three-game homestand on Monday night.

Los Angeles Kings forward Adrian Kempe was given a $5000 fine for a slew-foot on Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid in Monday’s matchup at Rogers Place.

Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin scored milestone goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated Los Angeles 5-1, snapping the Kings' nine-game home win streak.