Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn and Washington Capitals star Evgeny Kuznetsov were each fined $5,000 Sunday for high-sticking infractions during Saturday’s games.
Benn was fined $5,000 Sunday for high-sticking Calgary Flames’ Andrew Mangiapane.
Kuznetsov was fined $5,000 for high-sticking Florida Panthers’ Noel Acciari.
Both fines were the maximum allowable under the CBA. The money from the fines goes toward the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.