Evan Rodrigues Fined Max $5,000 for Spearing Marco Rossi

New Jersey Devils forward Evan Rodrigues received a $5,000 fine from the NHL Department of Player Safety, the maximum allowable under the CBA, following a spearing incident on Vancouver Canucks center Marco Rossi. During Saturday's game, Rodrigues speared Rossi in the throat area prior to a faceoff at center ice. On-ice officials assessed Rodrigues a double-minor penalty on the play after review. The fine stands as the sole discipline issued for the controversial high-sticking incident.