Stars’ Benn, Capitals’ Kuznetsov fined $5,000 US for high-sticking

The NHL fined Jamie Benn, Dallas Stars forward, and Evgeny Kuknetsov, Washington forwards $5,000 US each for violating high-sticking rules in Saturday’s playoff game.

The maximum fines allowed by the collective bargaining agreement are $2,500. Both forwards were penalized in their respective games.

Benn, the Dallas Captain, was fined after Andrew Mangiapane, Calgary Flames forward, high-sticking during Game 3’s 4-2 victory at home.

The Stars lead the series 2-1. Game 4 is in Dallas.

Benn, 32 years old, has not scored in this series. In 82 regular season games, he scored 18 goals and 46 pts.

Kuznetsov (29), was penalized for high-sticking Noel Acciari, Florida Panthers forward, during Game 3’s 6-1 victory at home.

Washington leads the first round series 2-1. Washington hosts Game 4 Monday night.

Kuznetsov has one goal in this series. He scored 24 goals and 78 point in 79 contests in the regular season.