New Jersey Devils forward Evan Rodrigues has been fined $5,000 for high-sticking Vancouver Canucks forward Marco Rossi in Saturday’s game in New Jersey.
Key takeaways
- The $5,000 penalty is the largest fine permitted under the NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- The play came with 10 seconds left in the second period of NHL Game No. 71 on Oct. 10.
- Rodrigues received a double-minor for high-sticking during the game.
- The fine will be directed to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
Late second-period infraction draws discipline
The high stick on Rossi occurred at 19:50 of the middle frame. Officials assessed Rodrigues four minutes in penalties, and the league followed with supplemental discipline after reviewing the incident.
Rodrigues will not face a suspension, but the financial penalty reaches the maximum amount available under the CBA’s fine provisions. The $5,000 payment is earmarked for the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.
