-- New Jersey Devils forward Eric Boulton has been fined $2,500, the maximum allowed under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for slashing New York Rangers forward Mike Rupp in NHL Game No. 737 in New Jersey on Tuesday, Jan. 31, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.The incident occurred at 2:34 of the second period. No penalty was assessed on the play.The fine money goes to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund.