The NHL continued to crack down on extracurricular activities occurring during pre-game warm-ups on Monday.

Both individual fines were the maximum allowable under the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement.

Xhekaj and McIlrath were both seen exchanging words as they skated near the red line before the game.

The Canadiens and Capitals’ first-round matchup has become increasingly physical as the series has progressed, including an old-school brawl in Game 3 that spilled into the Washington bench.

Xhekaj was involved in the periphery of the skirmish and was given two minutes for roughing.

The punishment comes on the heels of the Maple Leafs-Senators Warmupgate incident, where Ottawa centre Nick Cousins was fined $2,083.33 after being caught on video appearing to shoot a puck at Toronto goalie Anthony Stolarz. The Senators were also fined $25,000 in that case.

The Capitals lead the series 3-1 with Game 5 on Wednesday in Washington, D.C. Fans can watch the game on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ at 7 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. PT.