Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi was fined $5,000 by the NHL Sunday for cross-checking Dallas forward Corey Perry on Saturday, the league announced.
The fine is the maximum allowable under the league’s collective bargaining agreement. Josi was given a two-minute penalty for high sticking on the play.
The penalty occurred in front of the Nashville net as Perry took a swipe at Josi’s legs with his stick. Josi retaliated with the cross-check above the shoulders. The Predators went on to defeat the Stars, 1-0.
Josi has 16 goals and 63 points for the Predators this season and has been a key cog in their push for the postseason. As play began on Sunday, Nashville was in the No. 2 wild-card spot in the Western Conference, with 76 points.
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