Jets’ Chiarot fined for cross-checking Coyotes’ Cousins

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Arizona Coyotes center Nick Cousins, right, grimaces as he is cross-checked by Winnipeg Jets defenseman Ben Chiarot (7) during the second period of an NHL hockey game. (Ross D. Franklin/AP)

NEW YORK — Winnipeg Jets defenceman Ben Chiarot has been fined for cross-checking Arizona Coyotes forward Nick Cousins during Arizona’s 4-1 victory on Sunday night.

The league announced Monday that Chiarot has been fined $3,763, the maximum allowed under the labour contract.

Chiarot was assessed a minor penalty for the play, which occurred late in the second period.

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