Dallas Stars' Jamie Benn Fined for Cross-Check in Playoff Game
Stars' Benn fined for Game 5 cross-check vs. Wild
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Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn was fined $2,604.17 for cross-checking Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman during Game 5 of their playoff series. The incident occurred late in the game, which the Wild won 4-2, giving them a 3-2 series lead. Benn's fine is the maximum allowed under the NHL's Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- 01Jamie Benn was fined $2,604.17 for a cross-check against Ryan Hartman.
- 02The fine is the maximum allowed under the NHL's Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- 03The incident occurred with 5:15 left in the game, which the Wild won 4-2.
- 04Benn received a minor penalty for cross-checking, while Hartman was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct.
- 05The Minnesota Wild can clinch their first playoff series victory since 2015 in Game 6.
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Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn has been fined $2,604.17 for cross-checking Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman during Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. The incident took place with 5:15 remaining in the game, which the Wild won 4-2, allowing them to take a 3-2 lead in the series. Following a high shove from Hartman near the Stars' net, Benn retaliated with cross-checks to Hartman's back and neck area. Both players received minor penalties, resulting in a brief 4-on-4 situation. The fine imposed on Benn is the maximum allowable under the NHL's Collective Bargaining Agreement, with the funds directed to the Players' Emergency Assistance Fund. The Wild will host Game 6 on Thursday night, where they have the opportunity to secure their first playoff series victory since 2015.
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The outcome of Game 6 could significantly affect the morale and future of the Minnesota Wild, as a series victory would mark a major achievement for the team.
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