Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn obtained a most effective from the NHL Division of Participant Security on Wednesday for cross-checking Ryan Hartman of the Minnesota Wild.
Benn obtained a effective of $2,604.17, which is the utmost allowable underneath the league’s collective bargaining settlement.
Benn, 36, is lighter within the pockets after cross-checking Hartman within the ribs after which once more within the head late within the third interval of Tuesday’s Sport 5 of the groups’ Western Convention first-round collection.
Benn obtained a two-minute penalty for cross-checking, whereas Hartman was whistled for unsportsmanlike conduct.
The Wild posted a 4-2 victory on Tuesday to grab a 3-2 edge within the best-of-seven collection. Sport 6 is Thursday in St. Paul, Minn.
–Area Stage Media
