The Brief Washington Capitals forward Brandon Duhaime has been fined $2,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct for poking Seattle's Jacob Melanson while on the bench. Duhaime started a fight with Melanson with just over a minute left in the Capitals' 5-1 loss. Washington Capitals forward Brandon Duhaime was fined $2,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct for poking the Seattle Kraken’s Jacob Melanson while on the bench. Image 1 of 4 ▼ Jacob Melanson #63 of the Seattle Kraken and Brandon Duhaime #22 of the Washington Capitals fight during the third period at Climate Pledge Arena on January 27, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Kraken won 5-1.