New Jersey Devils center Evan Rodrigues was originally assessed a major penalty for getting his stick high on Vancouver Canucks center Marco Rossi. His penalty was downgraded, but the league has assessed an additional punishment.
New Jersey Devils center Evan Rodrigues avoided a suspension and was fined $5,000 by the NHL following a high-sticking incident involving Vancouver Canucks center Marco Rossi. The play occurred at the end of the second period during New Jersey's 4-1 lead over Vancouver, following a faceoff confrontation between the two players.
Rodrigues was originally assessed a major penalty on the ice, but officials downgraded the call to a double minor, allowing him to stay in the game. Nick Villano of Pucks and Pitchforks argues that Rodrigues got away with a slap on the wrist, noting that undisciplined plays could risk his roster spot under head coach Sheldon Keefe.
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