Stars captain Benn fined for cross-check on Wild’s Hartman

DALLAS — Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn was fined Wednesday by the NHL for cross-checking Minnesota Wild ahead Ryan Hartman after a heated trade between the gamers throughout Game 5 of the first-round playoff collection.

Benn and Hartman got here along with 5:15 left within the Wild’s 4-2 win on Tuesday evening that gave them a 3-2 collection lead.

The wonderful of $2,604.17 in opposition to Benn was the utmost allowable beneath the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The cash goes to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund.

After Hartman’s excessive shove on Benn close to the Minnesota internet, the Stars ahead gathered himself and responded with cross-checks to the again after which excessive across the neck/shoulder space. Benn was assessed a minor penalty for cross-checking, and Hartman obtained a minor penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct, making a 4-on-4 scenario.

The Wild host Game 6 on Thursday evening, once they have an opportunity to clinch their first playoff collection victory since 2015.