Dallas Stars’ Benn Fined for Cross-Checking

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NEW YORK – Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn has been fined $2,604.17, the maximum allowable under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, for cross-checking Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman during Game 5 of the teams’ First Round series in Dallas on Tuesday, April 28, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 14:45 of the third period. Benn was assessed a minor penalty for cross-checking.

The money goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.

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